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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One: Birthing Pod
Price tag $6.35

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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One players are trying out in Birthing Pod decks.

Turbulent Fen Turbulent Fen
+82% Synergy $8.00
Cauldron of Essence Cauldron of Essence
+74% Synergy $5.19

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
+56% Synergy $26.55
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+23% Synergy $62.01

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
+99% Synergy $1.16
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+99% Synergy $0.64
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+97% Synergy $11.68
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+96% Synergy $2.54
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+96% Synergy $0.30
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
+93% Synergy $37.59
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+88% Synergy $0.74
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+87% Synergy $0.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+78% Synergy $1.38
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+67% Synergy $0.36
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop Ormendahl, the Corrupter Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
+67% Synergy $0.46
Wild Beastmaster Wild Beastmaster
+67% Synergy $0.30
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+66% Synergy $2.61
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+66% Synergy $3.49
Tenacious Underdog Tenacious Underdog
+66% Synergy $0.27
Reclusive Taxidermist Reclusive Taxidermist
+66% Synergy $0.20
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+66% Synergy $0.32
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+64% Synergy $1.42
Deathcap Cultivator Deathcap Cultivator
+64% Synergy $0.30
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+64% Synergy $4.31
Mosswood Dreadknight Mosswood Dreadknight
+64% Synergy $0.36
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+64% Synergy $4.13
Skull Prophet Skull Prophet
+59% Synergy $0.45
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+52% Synergy $5.19
Shadow, Mysterious Assassin Shadow, Mysterious Assassin
+50% Synergy $0.27
Dragon Sniper Dragon Sniper
+49% Synergy $0.52
Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie Vanille, Cheerful l'Cie
+49% Synergy $0.20
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
+48% Synergy $0.27
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+46% Synergy $32.46
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+45% Synergy $0.79
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+43% Synergy $0.35
Unscrupulous Contractor Unscrupulous Contractor
+33% Synergy $0.17
Workshop Warchief Workshop Warchief
+33% Synergy $0.17
Cloaked Cadet Cloaked Cadet
+33% Synergy $0.12
Graveyard Trespasser Graveyard Glutton Graveyard Trespasser
+33% Synergy $0.45
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+33% Synergy $0.42
Riveteers Decoy Riveteers Decoy
+33% Synergy $0.09
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+33% Synergy $0.33
Night Clubber Night Clubber
+33% Synergy $0.23
Den Protector Den Protector
+33% Synergy $0.29
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+32% Synergy $1.05
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+32% Synergy $4.28
Grim Flayer Grim Flayer
+32% Synergy $0.28
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+32% Synergy $0.42
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+28% Synergy $4.17
Meren of Clan Nel Toth Meren of Clan Nel Toth
+28% Synergy $0.87
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+28% Synergy $52.17
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+27% Synergy $0.75
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+25% Synergy $0.35
Honest Rutstein Honest Rutstein
+24% Synergy $0.48

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 $0.30
Sundering Vitae Sundering Vitae
+33% Synergy $0.20
Pile On Pile On
+32% Synergy $0.30
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+32% Synergy $4.03
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+31% Synergy $31.13
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+31% Synergy $1.28
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+28% Synergy $7.30
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+27% Synergy $6.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+24% Synergy $12.67
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+20% Synergy $0.75
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+18% Synergy $2.14
Golgari Charm Golgari Charm
+17% Synergy $1.27
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $13.39
Putrefy Putrefy
0% Synergy $0.27
Beast Within Beast Within
-1% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Living Death Living Death
+60% Synergy $2.19
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+31% Synergy $0.31
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+31% Synergy $6.03
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+28% Synergy $3.59
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+28% Synergy $13.71
Pact of the Serpent Pact of the Serpent
+28% Synergy $0.70
Damnation Damnation
+27% Synergy $21.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $6.57
Three Visits Three Visits
+15% Synergy $5.51
Farseek Farseek
+15% Synergy $0.71
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+12% Synergy $0.43
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $4.98
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $2.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-6% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Cauldron of Souls Cauldron of Souls
+99% Synergy $8.27
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+97% Synergy $14.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+78% Synergy $3.93
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+66% Synergy $1.67
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+57% Synergy $54.11
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+35% Synergy $6.62
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+33% Synergy $0.72
Obsidian Battle-Axe Obsidian Battle-Axe
+33% Synergy $0.34
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $2.99

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 $0.50
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+99% Synergy $1.68
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+60% Synergy $12.08
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+33% Synergy $0.25
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+32% Synergy $4.39
Earthcraft Earthcraft
+32% Synergy $147.93
Cover of Darkness Cover of Darkness
+32% Synergy $18.09
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+31% Synergy $6.14
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+28% Synergy $6.14
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+26% Synergy $24.87
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+24% Synergy $18.31

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
+33% Synergy $0.60

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 $38.10
High Market High Market
+89% Synergy $0.48
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+85% Synergy $26.16
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+64% Synergy $0.30
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+56% Synergy $11.57
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+56% Synergy $24.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+49% Synergy $53.40
Grasping Dunes Grasping Dunes
+33% Synergy $0.33
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+32% Synergy $0.38
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+25% Synergy $0.63
The Shire The Shire
+25% Synergy $2.58
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $57.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+66% Synergy $0.37
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+33% Synergy $2.01
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+33% Synergy $11.32
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+32% Synergy $5.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+61% Synergy $5.71
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+61% Synergy $0.35
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+60% Synergy $49.78
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+52% Synergy $10.05
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+48% Synergy $5.75
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+47% Synergy $0.43
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+43% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+38% Synergy $0.36
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+37% Synergy $32.22
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+36% Synergy $0.39
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+35% Synergy $1.60
Survivors' Encampment Survivors' Encampment
+33% Synergy $0.40
Holdout Settlement Holdout Settlement
+33% Synergy $0.27
Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+31% Synergy $12.76
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+31% Synergy $0.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+24% Synergy $12.67
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
+23% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+22% Synergy $6.57
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+21% Synergy $6.66
Bayou Bayou
+21% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
+15% Synergy $0.25
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+13% Synergy $16.55
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-1% Synergy $0.29
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.32

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
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