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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero: +1/+1 Counters
Price tag $8.09

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Folk Hero
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

Humans 49% +1/+1 Counters 17% Hatebears 9% Stax 6% Card Draw 3%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Kyler, Sigardian Emissary Kyler, Sigardian Emissary
+97% Synergy $0.56
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+96% Synergy $0.30
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+95% Synergy $2.94
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+78% Synergy $4.13
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+65% Synergy $0.73

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+44% Synergy $1459.07
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+23% Synergy $158.66
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+23% Synergy $1076.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+21% Synergy $125.34
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+21% Synergy $14.22
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+20% Synergy $3.42
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+14% Synergy $26.55
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $36.16

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Victory's Envoy Victory's Envoy
+72% Synergy $0.35
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+69% Synergy $0.47
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+65% Synergy $0.31
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+49% Synergy $0.41
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+47% Synergy $1.10
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+47% Synergy $1.11
Sigarda, Heron's Grace Sigarda, Heron's Grace
+46% Synergy $0.42
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+46% Synergy $0.34
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+46% Synergy $0.45
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+45% Synergy $4.31
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
+45% Synergy $4.36
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+45% Synergy $0.67
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+45% Synergy $1.07
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+41% Synergy $0.64
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+34% Synergy $1.38
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+34% Synergy $0.97
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+33% Synergy $58.30
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+25% Synergy $0.56
Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+25% Synergy $0.12
Avenging Huntbonder Avenging Huntbonder
+25% Synergy $0.29
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+25% Synergy $0.38
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+25% Synergy $6.72
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+24% Synergy $3.89
Sigarda's Vanguard Sigarda's Vanguard
+24% Synergy $1.09
Sigardian Zealot Sigardian Zealot
+24% Synergy $0.21
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+24% Synergy $3.49
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+24% Synergy $0.83
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+24% Synergy $0.26
Syr Armont, the Redeemer Syr Armont, the Redeemer
+24% Synergy $0.07
Riders of Gavony Riders of Gavony
+24% Synergy $0.24
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+23% Synergy $19.55
Herald of War Herald of War
+22% Synergy $3.30
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+22% Synergy $15.90
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+22% Synergy $2.42
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+22% Synergy $52.17
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+22% Synergy $0.30
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+22% Synergy $24.74
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+21% Synergy $8.30
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+21% Synergy $3.83
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+21% Synergy $0.30
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+20% Synergy $1.56
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+19% Synergy $0.29
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+19% Synergy $0.38
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+19% Synergy $0.38
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+17% Synergy $0.45
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $2.60
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+15% Synergy $8.52
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.25
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-8% Synergy $2.62

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Congregation at Dawn Congregation at Dawn
+48% Synergy $3.75
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+36% Synergy $1.14
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+35% Synergy $10.93
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+32% Synergy $0.35
Clear Shot Clear Shot
+25% Synergy $0.06
Seedtime Seedtime
+25% Synergy $13.04
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+24% Synergy $0.29
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+24% Synergy $2.61
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+24% Synergy $6.23
Holy Day Holy Day
+24% Synergy $0.50
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+24% Synergy $0.22
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+23% Synergy $0.72
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+23% Synergy $2.67
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+22% Synergy $0.34
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+22% Synergy $31.13
Silence Silence
+21% Synergy $8.45
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+21% Synergy $0.16
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+20% Synergy $0.38
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+12% Synergy $21.48
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.05
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.62

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero.

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+57% Synergy $1.31
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+48% Synergy $0.38
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+47% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+30% Synergy $0.94
Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+24% Synergy $0.23
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+24% Synergy $0.33
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+23% Synergy $2.51
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+23% Synergy $38.99
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+23% Synergy $0.22
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+22% Synergy $0.32
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+22% Synergy $5.28
Overrun Overrun
+20% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+18% Synergy $1.54
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $6.57
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $3.64
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.30
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-1% Synergy $1.14
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $2.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero +1/+1 Counters decks.

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+46% Synergy $2.95
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+43% Synergy $0.28
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+43% Synergy $4.72
Key to the City Key to the City
+25% Synergy $1.03
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+24% Synergy $1.63
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+24% Synergy $37.35
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $5.44
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+19% Synergy $3.81
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+14% Synergy $67.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero decks.

Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+48% Synergy $0.31
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+39% Synergy $12.70
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+24% Synergy $0.33
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.20
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+23% Synergy $0.35
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+23% Synergy $0.25
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+22% Synergy $1.63
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+22% Synergy $0.71
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+22% Synergy $6.09
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+22% Synergy $7.76
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+22% Synergy $2.76
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+21% Synergy $0.98
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+21% Synergy $4.20
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+21% Synergy $0.28
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+21% Synergy $4.85
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+21% Synergy $23.21
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+20% Synergy $1.02
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+20% Synergy $10.11
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+19% Synergy $6.36
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+16% Synergy $10.29
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+16% Synergy $7.61
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+14% Synergy $12.08
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+14% Synergy $0.39
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $8.57
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+6% Synergy $1.83

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+24% Synergy $0.78
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+24% Synergy $3.02

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero +1/+1 Counters decks.

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+68% Synergy $0.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+41% Synergy $6.08
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+33% Synergy $53.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.36
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+23% Synergy $0.94
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy $3.13
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+20% Synergy $0.30
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+17% Synergy $6.78
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+17% Synergy $2.16
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.25
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $15.55
Gavony Township Gavony Township
0% Synergy $5.32

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+34% Synergy $6.04
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+22% Synergy $38.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+18% Synergy $0.46
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+55% Synergy $0.32
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+46% Synergy $0.63
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+44% Synergy $49.78
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+43% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+42% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.24
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+35% Synergy $0.57
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+31% Synergy $0.33
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+30% Synergy $0.21
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+28% Synergy $2.97
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+23% Synergy $2.51
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+23% Synergy $0.52
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+23% Synergy $8.75
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+23% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+22% Synergy $0.26
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+22% Synergy $48.66
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+22% Synergy $0.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+22% Synergy $9.98
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+21% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+21% Synergy $0.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+20% Synergy $11.42
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+20% Synergy $36.10
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+20% Synergy $32.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $33.45
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+20% Synergy $30.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+20% Synergy $15.52
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $17.02
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy $0.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $6.57
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy $0.22
Brushland Brushland
+15% Synergy $1.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.26
Savannah Savannah
+13% Synergy
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+11% Synergy $4.63
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+11% Synergy $15.65
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+7% Synergy $6.15
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+6% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $7.78
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.36
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+3% Synergy $0.20
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-10% Synergy $16.20
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-14% Synergy $2.36
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-16% Synergy $0.29

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero: +1/+1 Counters.

Kyler, Sigardian Emissary Kyler, Sigardian Emissary
Sigarda, Champion of Light Sigarda, Champion of Light
Sigarda, Heron's Grace Sigarda, Heron's Grace
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Haunted One Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Haunted One
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Far Traveler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Far Traveler
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Noble Heritage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Noble Heritage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Noble Heritage
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Prava of the Steel Legion Slurrk, All-Ingesting Prava of the Steel Legion // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Folk Hero Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Folk Hero
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Acolyte of Bahamut Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Acolyte of Bahamut
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Noble Heritage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Noble Heritage
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Veteran Soldier Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Veteran Soldier
Rasaad yn Bashir Folk Hero Rasaad yn Bashir // Folk Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Folk Hero Skanos Dragonheart // Folk Hero
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Kodama of the East Tree Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Kodama of the East Tree
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Raised by Giants Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Raised by Giants
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Noble Heritage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Noble Heritage
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef

Other Available Backgrounds

Durnan of the Yawning Portal can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Haunted One Haunted One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Faceless One
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier