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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $0.46

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader decks.

Bugenhagen, Wise Elder Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
+99% Synergy $0.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+71% Synergy $6.66
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+68% Synergy $0.18
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+65% Synergy $12.53
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+62% Synergy $1.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+54% Synergy $0.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+53% Synergy $11.72
Cloudgoat Ranger Cloudgoat Ranger
+50% Synergy $0.06
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+50% Synergy $0.31
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+50% Synergy $2.16
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+49% Synergy $0.89
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+49% Synergy $0.20
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+49% Synergy $3.46
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+49% Synergy $0.33
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+49% Synergy $17.74
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+49% Synergy $0.61
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+49% Synergy $10.10
Terastodon Terastodon
+49% Synergy $0.27
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+48% Synergy $0.51
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+45% Synergy $4.05
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+42% Synergy $31.18
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+33% Synergy $1.42
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+32% Synergy $41.79
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+31% Synergy $1.00
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+31% Synergy $0.14
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+28% Synergy $6.91
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.13
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+25% Synergy $2.86
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+25% Synergy $0.13
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+25% Synergy $1.09
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+24% Synergy $0.11
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+24% Synergy $0.26
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+24% Synergy $1.29
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+24% Synergy $3.70
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+24% Synergy $23.40
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+23% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.26
Trostani, Three Whispers Trostani, Three Whispers
+22% Synergy $0.26
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+21% Synergy $6.86
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+20% Synergy $0.26
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+20% Synergy $0.26
Regal Caracal Regal Caracal
+20% Synergy $1.79
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+19% Synergy $2.78
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+19% Synergy $0.72
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+18% Synergy $1.00
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $2.85
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+15% Synergy $16.04
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.53
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $2.99
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
0% Synergy $7.48

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader safe.

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+38% Synergy $21.91
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+38% Synergy $8.91
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+37% Synergy $17.98
Beast Within Beast Within
+35% Synergy $0.84
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+25% Synergy $0.48
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+25% Synergy $1.40
Holy Day Holy Day
+24% Synergy $0.50
Fracturing Gust Fracturing Gust
+24% Synergy $1.71
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+24% Synergy $0.71
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+24% Synergy $1.70
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+24% Synergy $1.10
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+22% Synergy $0.83
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+21% Synergy $1.14
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+21% Synergy $3.86
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+19% Synergy $0.30
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+19% Synergy $0.21
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+19% Synergy $0.80
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $2.61
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+17% Synergy $2.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $10.98
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $0.92
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $0.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader's game plan and control the board.

Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+46% Synergy $1.95
Farseek Farseek
+28% Synergy $0.50
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+25% Synergy $0.25
Descend upon the Sinful Descend upon the Sinful
+25% Synergy $0.17
Safewright Quest Safewright Quest
+25% Synergy $0.27
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+24% Synergy $37.70
Doomskar Doomskar
+24% Synergy $0.37
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+24% Synergy $0.27
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+21% Synergy $0.24
Overrun Overrun
+20% Synergy $0.15
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+19% Synergy $0.81
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+18% Synergy $2.26
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+17% Synergy $1.33
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+14% Synergy $1.48
Farewell Farewell
+12% Synergy $3.33
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.61
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.72
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.96
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.21
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.82
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+33% Synergy $5.30
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+32% Synergy $8.99
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+25% Synergy $0.52
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+24% Synergy $4.87
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+24% Synergy $1.00
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $2.20
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.19
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+20% Synergy $2.34
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+17% Synergy $0.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $3.92
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+14% Synergy $64.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+34% Synergy $36.64
Tarmogoyf Nest Tarmogoyf Nest
+33% Synergy $0.41
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+24% Synergy $0.90
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+24% Synergy $0.51
Viridian Revel Viridian Revel
+24% Synergy $2.53
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+23% Synergy $0.49
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $1.16
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+23% Synergy $1.30
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+22% Synergy $2.23
Greater Good Greater Good
+22% Synergy $4.21
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+22% Synergy $0.24
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+21% Synergy $2.78
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+16% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $4.88
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+14% Synergy $28.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+13% Synergy $0.85
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $6.12
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+10% Synergy $1.03
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+9% Synergy $22.31
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $2.03

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+44% Synergy $29.42
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+24% Synergy $2.95
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+23% Synergy $0.70

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+70% Synergy $4.56
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+57% Synergy $32.95
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+49% Synergy $0.23
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+45% Synergy $0.10
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+43% Synergy $0.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+31% Synergy $7.75
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+30% Synergy $5.45
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+24% Synergy $0.07
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+22% Synergy $0.16
The Shire The Shire
+20% Synergy $2.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+19% Synergy $0.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $4.06
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-2% Synergy $8.76

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+47% Synergy $2.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+46% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+41% Synergy $0.17
Mimic Mimic
+25% Synergy $0.07
Dire Mimic Dire Mimic
+25% Synergy $0.04
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+25% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+8% Synergy $0.37
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.45
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-27% Synergy $1.46

Lands

The mana base foundation for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+47% Synergy $8.50
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+42% Synergy $4.48
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+38% Synergy $12.92
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+36% Synergy $0.48
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+35% Synergy $13.99
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+32% Synergy $12.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+32% Synergy $0.16
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+28% Synergy $0.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.21
Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+25% Synergy $2.69
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+23% Synergy $0.12
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+22% Synergy $7.94
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+22% Synergy $24.01
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $22.31
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+20% Synergy $13.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+20% Synergy $21.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+20% Synergy $26.43
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+20% Synergy $32.18
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+20% Synergy $19.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+20% Synergy $12.77
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+20% Synergy $0.06
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+19% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.27
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $4.81
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+14% Synergy $2.26
Savannah Savannah
+13% Synergy
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+12% Synergy $3.74
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+10% Synergy $0.08
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+8% Synergy $0.23
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+8% Synergy $6.71
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+2% Synergy $0.11
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.47
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.44
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-10% Synergy $0.11
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-21% Synergy $0.15

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader.

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Prava of the Steel Legion Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Prava of the Steel Legion
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Cloakwood Hermit Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Cloakwood Hermit
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tana, the Bloodsower Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Prava of the Steel Legion Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Raised by Giants Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Raised by Giants
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Prava of the Steel Legion Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Prava of the Steel Legion
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Inspiring Leader Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Noble Heritage Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Noble Heritage
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Prava of the Steel Legion Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Prava of the Steel Legion
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Cloakwood Hermit Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Cloakwood Hermit
Prava of the Steel Legion Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Prava of the Steel Legion // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Amber Gristle O'Maul Inspiring Leader Amber Gristle O'Maul // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Scion of Halaster Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Scion of Halaster
Halana, Kessig Ranger Tana, the Bloodsower Halana, Kessig Ranger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Prava of the Steel Legion Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tymna the Weaver Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tymna the Weaver
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Abby, Merciless Soldier Joel, Resolute Survivor Abby, Merciless Soldier // Joel, Resolute Survivor
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Prava of the Steel Legion Tana, the Bloodsower Prava of the Steel Legion // Tana, the Bloodsower
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Veteran Soldier Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Veteran Soldier
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Inspiring Leader Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Inspiring Leader
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Inspiring Leader Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Inspiring Leader
Snow Villiers Snow Villiers
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cloakwood Hermit Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cloakwood Hermit
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One

Other Available Backgrounds

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