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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
Price tag $2.50

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 $0.61
Juniper Order Ranger Juniper Order Ranger
+96% Synergy $0.36
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+95% Synergy $3.16
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+78% Synergy $3.97
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+65% Synergy $0.68

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 $1578.57
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+23% Synergy $1118.84
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+22% Synergy $171.12
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+20% Synergy $13.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+20% Synergy $131.68
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+20% Synergy $3.71
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+13% Synergy $26.56
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+11% Synergy $39.51

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 $0.40
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
+69% Synergy $0.50
Maja, Bretagard Protector Maja, Bretagard Protector
+65% Synergy $0.24
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+49% Synergy $0.44
Champion of the Parish Champion of the Parish
+47% Synergy $1.08
Thalia's Lieutenant Thalia's Lieutenant
+46% Synergy $1.41
Sigarda, Heron's Grace Sigarda, Heron's Grace
+46% Synergy $0.46
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+46% Synergy $0.39
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+46% Synergy $0.53
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+44% Synergy $0.51
Sigarda, Font of Blessings Sigarda, Font of Blessings
+44% Synergy $4.40
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+44% Synergy $3.89
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+44% Synergy $0.28
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+41% Synergy $0.83
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+34% Synergy $2.17
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+34% Synergy $0.93
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+33% Synergy $58.07
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+24% Synergy $0.59
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+24% Synergy $0.33
Avenging Huntbonder Avenging Huntbonder
+24% Synergy $0.30
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+24% Synergy $6.70
Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+24% Synergy $0.16
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+24% Synergy $3.89
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+24% Synergy $0.22
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+24% Synergy $3.04
Syr Armont, the Redeemer Syr Armont, the Redeemer
+24% Synergy $0.12
Cemetery Protector Cemetery Protector
+23% Synergy $0.84
Sigarda's Vanguard Sigarda's Vanguard
+23% Synergy $0.87
Riders of Gavony Riders of Gavony
+23% Synergy $0.28
Sigardian Zealot Sigardian Zealot
+23% Synergy $0.29
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+22% Synergy $18.25
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+22% Synergy $0.63
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+22% Synergy $0.35
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+22% Synergy $22.98
Herald of War Herald of War
+22% Synergy $3.43
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+22% Synergy $15.80
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+21% Synergy $47.63
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+21% Synergy $3.58
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+21% Synergy $6.42
Eidolon of Countless Battles Eidolon of Countless Battles
+21% Synergy $0.25
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+20% Synergy $2.13
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+19% Synergy $0.39
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
+19% Synergy $0.22
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+18% Synergy $0.31
Torens, Fist of the Angels Torens, Fist of the Angels
+17% Synergy $0.37
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $2.07
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+15% Synergy $12.33
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-4% Synergy $0.38
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
-7% Synergy $3.55

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 $3.40
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+36% Synergy $1.10
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+35% Synergy $10.92
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+32% Synergy $0.37
Seedtime Seedtime
+24% Synergy $13.55
Clear Shot Clear Shot
+24% Synergy $0.07
Holy Day Holy Day
+24% Synergy $0.50
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+24% Synergy $0.19
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+24% Synergy $2.66
Crib Swap Crib Swap
+24% Synergy $0.26
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+23% Synergy $4.17
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+23% Synergy $0.56
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+22% Synergy $5.20
Dromoka's Command Dromoka's Command
+22% Synergy $0.42
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+22% Synergy $34.53
Silence Silence
+20% Synergy $10.59
Cosmic Rebirth Cosmic Rebirth
+20% Synergy $0.23
Rite of Harmony Rite of Harmony
+19% Synergy $0.69
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+11% Synergy $20.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+10% Synergy $1.19
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.69

Sorceries

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

Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+58% Synergy $1.00
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+48% Synergy $0.34
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+47% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+30% Synergy $0.46
Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+23% Synergy $0.21
Celebrate the Harvest Celebrate the Harvest
+23% Synergy $0.39
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+23% Synergy $45.09
Join the Dance Join the Dance
+23% Synergy $0.23
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+23% Synergy $3.35
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+22% Synergy $3.62
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+22% Synergy $0.32
Overrun Overrun
+19% Synergy $0.29
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $5.68
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+17% Synergy $0.59
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+15% Synergy $3.82
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.34
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.53
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $1.96
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-8% Synergy $0.47

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 $2.60
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+43% Synergy $0.37
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+43% Synergy $4.39
Key to the City Key to the City
+24% Synergy $0.83
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+24% Synergy $39.14
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+23% Synergy $1.67
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+21% Synergy $6.92
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+19% Synergy $4.76
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+13% Synergy $62.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.66

Enchantments

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

Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+48% Synergy $0.30
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+39% Synergy $12.72
Warbriar Blessing Warbriar Blessing
+24% Synergy $0.19
Radiant Destiny Radiant Destiny
+24% Synergy $0.28
Battle for Bretagard Battle for Bretagard
+23% Synergy $0.38
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+22% Synergy $0.27
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+22% Synergy $6.80
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+22% Synergy $0.51
Stony Silence Stony Silence
+21% Synergy $2.05
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+21% Synergy $1.77
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+21% Synergy $6.34
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+21% Synergy $1.25
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+21% Synergy $0.30
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+21% Synergy $26.91
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+20% Synergy $4.54
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+20% Synergy $4.86
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+20% Synergy $1.16
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+20% Synergy $9.33
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+19% Synergy $6.53
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+16% Synergy $10.88
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+16% Synergy $8.73
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+14% Synergy $12.11
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+14% Synergy $0.38
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $8.97
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+6% Synergy $2.09

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Monsters' Advocate Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+24% Synergy $3.04
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+23% Synergy $0.75

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
+67% Synergy $0.29
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+41% Synergy $5.54
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+32% Synergy $49.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.40
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+23% Synergy $3.03
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+23% Synergy $0.95
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+19% Synergy $0.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+16% Synergy $6.51
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+16% Synergy $2.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.29
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $14.92
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+0% Synergy $5.27

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 $3.63
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+22% Synergy $36.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+17% Synergy $0.69
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+54% Synergy $0.31
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+45% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+44% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+43% Synergy $51.61
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
+42% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+35% Synergy $0.31
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+34% Synergy $0.35
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+32% Synergy $0.29
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+29% Synergy $0.29
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+28% Synergy $2.94
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+23% Synergy $3.35
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+23% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.27
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+22% Synergy $3.79
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+22% Synergy $53.37
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+22% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+22% Synergy $0.17
City of Brass City of Brass
+21% Synergy $11.03
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+21% Synergy $0.29
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+21% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $29.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+20% Synergy $31.12
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+19% Synergy $10.13
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+19% Synergy $28.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.70
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+19% Synergy $15.03
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+19% Synergy $17.02
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+17% Synergy $5.68
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.34
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+16% Synergy $0.23
Brushland Brushland
+14% Synergy $1.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+13% Synergy $0.29
Savannah Savannah
+12% Synergy
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+11% Synergy $4.19
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+10% Synergy $14.43
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+7% Synergy $4.82
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+6% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.33
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+4% Synergy $7.39
Blossoming Sands Blossoming Sands
+3% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-10% Synergy $7.04
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
-14% Synergy $2.87
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-15% Synergy $0.32

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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Folk Hero Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Folk Hero
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
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
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
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
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Noble Heritage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Noble Heritage
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Numa, Joraga Chieftain Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Katerina of Myra's Marvels Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels

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