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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Price tag $5.90

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Humans 37% Aristocrats 16% Birthing Pod 16% Warriors 12% Midrange 4%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One Birthing Pod game on their own.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+23% Synergy $30.65
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+22% Synergy $54.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+98% Synergy $1.14
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+97% Synergy $0.45
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+97% Synergy $10.42
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+97% Synergy $4.79
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+96% Synergy $0.37
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+96% Synergy $2.83
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+93% Synergy $28.31
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+88% Synergy $1.67
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+86% Synergy $0.38
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop Ormendahl, the Corrupter Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
+66% Synergy $0.52
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+66% Synergy $0.32
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+66% Synergy $0.36
Duskwatch Recruiter Krallenhorde Howler Duskwatch Recruiter
+66% Synergy $0.32
Reclusive Taxidermist Reclusive Taxidermist
+66% Synergy $0.23
Soldevi Adnate Soldevi Adnate
+66% Synergy $2.09
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+65% Synergy $0.35
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+65% Synergy $2.78
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+65% Synergy $1.39
Deathcap Cultivator Deathcap Cultivator
+64% Synergy $0.28
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+63% Synergy $4.08
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+59% Synergy $0.85
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+52% Synergy $4.98
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+49% Synergy $0.26
Killmonger, Scourge of Wakanda Killmonger, Scourge of Wakanda
+49% Synergy $0.15
Kingpin, Wilson Fisk Kingpin, Wilson Fisk
+49% Synergy $0.80
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+49% Synergy $0.35
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+48% Synergy $0.27
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+48% Synergy $0.73
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+48% Synergy $0.29
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+46% Synergy $27.53
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+45% Synergy $2.22
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+44% Synergy $1.35
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+42% Synergy $0.35
Riveteers Decoy Riveteers Decoy
+33% Synergy $0.05
Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+33% Synergy $0.10
Cleanup Crew Cleanup Crew
+33% Synergy $0.20
Graveyard Trespasser Graveyard Glutton Graveyard Trespasser
+33% Synergy $0.37
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+33% Synergy $0.27
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+33% Synergy $0.37
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+33% Synergy $0.18
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+33% Synergy $0.39
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+33% Synergy $3.42
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+32% Synergy $0.39
Grim Flayer Grim Flayer
+32% Synergy $0.23
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+31% Synergy $3.59
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+31% Synergy $1.57
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
+28% Synergy $0.59
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $52.83
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+25% Synergy $0.39
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+25% Synergy $0.36

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+56% Synergy $0.42
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+30% Synergy $0.32
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+27% Synergy $7.31
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+23% Synergy $13.30
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+18% Synergy $1.17
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+18% Synergy $2.62
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+17% Synergy $1.90
Putrefy Putrefy
+1% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+1% Synergy $17.60
Beast Within Beast Within
0% Synergy $0.65

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One.

Living Death Living Death
+60% Synergy $6.29
Desperate Plea Desperate Plea
+49% Synergy $0.27
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+31% Synergy $4.94
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+30% Synergy $0.38
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+29% Synergy $4.18
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+28% Synergy $1.07
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+27% Synergy $11.06
Damnation Damnation
+27% Synergy $21.01
Dread Return Dread Return
+24% Synergy $0.45
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $7.05
Three Visits Three Visits
+15% Synergy $5.55
Farseek Farseek
+14% Synergy $0.46
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+11% Synergy $0.53
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+11% Synergy $5.02
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.23
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.41

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One Birthing Pod decks.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+97% Synergy $12.12
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+66% Synergy $1.80
Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+65% Synergy $8.87
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+57% Synergy $53.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+45% Synergy $4.10
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $0.46
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+32% Synergy $1.76
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+24% Synergy $2.78
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.98
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+2% Synergy $5.18

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One decks.

Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+99% Synergy $0.55
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+93% Synergy $14.87
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+59% Synergy $15.41
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+49% Synergy $1.41
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+33% Synergy $0.27
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+32% Synergy $3.96
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+31% Synergy $295.77
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+31% Synergy $21.67
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+31% Synergy $6.14
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+25% Synergy $24.81
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+24% Synergy $10.53
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+22% Synergy $7.03
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+19% Synergy $0.30

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One's Birthing Pod game plan.

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+32% Synergy $0.59
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+27% Synergy $5.17

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One Birthing Pod build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Fiora Marchesa, Resolute Monarch Invasion of Fiora
+32% Synergy $0.47

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One Birthing Pod decks.

Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+95% Synergy $34.19
High Market High Market
+87% Synergy $0.53
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+84% Synergy $30.16
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+63% Synergy $0.32
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+56% Synergy $10.64
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+55% Synergy $29.95
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+48% Synergy $49.49
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+43% Synergy $18.49
Grasping Dunes Grasping Dunes
+32% Synergy $0.30
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+31% Synergy $0.54
The Shire The Shire
+25% Synergy $2.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+24% Synergy $1.40
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $55.48

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One's Birthing Pod strategy.

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+65% Synergy $0.31
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+33% Synergy $10.35
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+33% Synergy $1.14
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+32% Synergy $4.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One's Birthing Pod decks.

Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+60% Synergy $5.38
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+60% Synergy $51.06
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+58% Synergy $0.36
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+51% Synergy $8.77
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+48% Synergy $6.45
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+46% Synergy $1.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+42% Synergy $0.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+37% Synergy $29.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+37% Synergy $0.30
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+35% Synergy $1.12
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+33% Synergy $0.24
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+33% Synergy $0.36
Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+32% Synergy $8.38
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+31% Synergy $2.39
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.31
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+29% Synergy $9.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+23% Synergy $13.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $7.05
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+21% Synergy $6.42
Bayou Bayou
+21% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+13% Synergy $16.47
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.10
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
+0% Synergy $0.36
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.46
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-10% Synergy $0.38

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One: Birthing Pod.

Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ravos, Soultender Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Ravos, Soultender
Sarevok, Deathbringer Haunted One Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Ravos, Soultender Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ravos, Soultender // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sengir, the Dark Baron Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Folk Hero Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Silvar, Devourer of the Free Trynn, Champion of Freedom Silvar, Devourer of the Free // Trynn, Champion of Freedom
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cloakwood Hermit Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cloakwood Hermit
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cloakwood Hermit Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cloakwood Hermit
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Master Chef Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Master Chef
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Viconia, Drow Apostate Master Chef Viconia, Drow Apostate // Master Chef
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Cultist of the Absolute Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Cultist of the Absolute
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sengir, the Dark Baron Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Agent of the Iron Throne Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Iron Throne
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kodama of the East Tree Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kodama of the East Tree
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Iron Throne Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Iron Throne
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Criminal Past Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Criminal Past
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cultist of the Absolute Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Shadow Thieves Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cultist of the Absolute Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cultist of the Absolute
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Scion of Halaster Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Scion of Halaster
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan

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
Master Chef Master Chef
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Faceless One
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
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
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier