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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Price tag $0.53

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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 $0.65

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 $6.42
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+68% Synergy $0.15
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+65% Synergy $12.84
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+62% Synergy $0.92
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+54% Synergy $0.36
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+53% Synergy $10.10
Cloudgoat Ranger Cloudgoat Ranger
+50% Synergy $0.07
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+50% Synergy $0.25
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+50% Synergy $2.09
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+49% Synergy $0.82
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+49% Synergy $0.34
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+49% Synergy $3.67
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+49% Synergy $0.28
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+49% Synergy $16.87
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+49% Synergy $0.69
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+49% Synergy $10.60
Terastodon Terastodon
+49% Synergy $0.27
Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+48% Synergy $0.61
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+45% Synergy $3.84
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+42% Synergy $30.84
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+33% Synergy $1.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+32% Synergy $45.59
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+31% Synergy $1.02
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+31% Synergy $0.12
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+28% Synergy $5.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $4.17
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+25% Synergy $2.52
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+25% Synergy $0.13
Apex Altisaur Apex Altisaur
+25% Synergy $1.29
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+24% Synergy $0.14
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+24% Synergy $0.23
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+24% Synergy $0.87
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+24% Synergy $5.52
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+24% Synergy $21.56
Prava of the Steel Legion Prava of the Steel Legion
+23% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.25
Trostani, Three Whispers Trostani, Three Whispers
+22% Synergy $0.32
Brimaz, King of Oreskos Brimaz, King of Oreskos
+21% Synergy $7.19
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+20% Synergy $0.28
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+20% Synergy $0.32
Regal Caracal Regal Caracal
+20% Synergy $0.78
Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+19% Synergy $2.43
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+19% Synergy $0.80
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+18% Synergy $1.00
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+16% Synergy $3.06
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+15% Synergy $16.56
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.51
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+8% Synergy $2.78
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
0% Synergy $4.94

Instants

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+38% Synergy $23.45
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+38% Synergy $8.12
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+37% Synergy $17.03
Beast Within Beast Within
+35% Synergy $0.83
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+25% Synergy $0.51
Mandate of Peace Mandate of Peace
+25% Synergy $1.31
Holy Day Holy Day
+24% Synergy $0.48
Fracturing Gust Fracturing Gust
+24% Synergy $1.83
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+24% Synergy $0.78
Mercy Killing Mercy Killing
+24% Synergy $1.87
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+24% Synergy $1.08
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+22% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+21% Synergy $0.96
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+21% Synergy $4.33
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+19% Synergy $0.30
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+19% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+19% Synergy $0.87
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+18% Synergy $2.36
Aura Mutation Aura Mutation
+17% Synergy $2.00
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+14% Synergy $9.75
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+13% Synergy $0.88
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $0.86
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.28

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 $1.99
Farseek Farseek
+28% Synergy $0.73
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+25% Synergy $0.28
Descend upon the Sinful Descend upon the Sinful
+25% Synergy $0.17
Safewright Quest Safewright Quest
+25% Synergy $0.22
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+24% Synergy $37.01
Doomskar Doomskar
+24% Synergy $0.51
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+24% Synergy $0.23
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+21% Synergy $0.35
Overrun Overrun
+20% Synergy $0.16
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+19% Synergy $0.89
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+18% Synergy $2.26
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+17% Synergy $1.36
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+14% Synergy $1.52
Farewell Farewell
+12% Synergy $4.03
Cultivate Cultivate
+6% Synergy $0.54
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.79
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $5.88
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.38
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.79
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+33% Synergy $4.42
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+32% Synergy $8.93
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+25% Synergy $0.37
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+24% Synergy $4.45
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+24% Synergy $1.61
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $1.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+22% Synergy $2.11
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+20% Synergy $1.61
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+17% Synergy $0.23
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+17% Synergy $4.87
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+14% Synergy $62.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.32

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 $34.30
Tarmogoyf Nest Tarmogoyf Nest
+33% Synergy $0.42
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+24% Synergy $1.24
Journey to Nowhere Journey to Nowhere
+24% Synergy $0.46
Viridian Revel Viridian Revel
+24% Synergy $2.18
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+23% Synergy $0.60
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+23% Synergy $1.19
Glorious Sunrise Glorious Sunrise
+23% Synergy $1.49
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+22% Synergy $2.31
Greater Good Greater Good
+22% Synergy $3.04
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+22% Synergy $0.28
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+21% Synergy $2.59
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+16% Synergy $0.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $6.05
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+14% Synergy $25.54
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+13% Synergy $0.54
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $4.71
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+10% Synergy $0.98
Aura Shards Aura Shards
+9% Synergy $21.52
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+4% Synergy $1.60

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 $34.00
Archangel Elspeth Archangel Elspeth
+24% Synergy $3.33
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+23% Synergy $0.78

Utility Lands

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

Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+70% Synergy $4.48
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+57% Synergy $30.50
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+49% Synergy $0.24
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
+45% Synergy $0.10
Restless Prairie Restless Prairie
+43% Synergy $0.25
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+31% Synergy $8.83
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+30% Synergy $5.90
Hidden Courtyard Hidden Courtyard
+24% Synergy $0.05
Grove of the Guardian Grove of the Guardian
+22% Synergy $0.19
The Shire The Shire
+20% Synergy $2.42
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+19% Synergy $0.23
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+15% Synergy $4.66
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+14% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.32
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-2% Synergy $7.06

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+47% Synergy $2.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+46% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+41% Synergy $0.17
Mimic Mimic
+25% Synergy $0.07
Dire Mimic Dire Mimic
+25% Synergy $0.06
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+25% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+21% Synergy $1.34
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+8% Synergy $0.56
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+5% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-27% Synergy $1.24

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 $8.81
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+42% Synergy $4.94
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+38% Synergy $11.60
Razorverge Thicket Razorverge Thicket
+36% Synergy $0.81
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+35% Synergy $12.70
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+32% Synergy $15.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+32% Synergy $0.21
Creosote Heath Creosote Heath
+28% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.27
Ancient Ziggurat Ancient Ziggurat
+25% Synergy $2.55
Bretagard Stronghold Bretagard Stronghold
+23% Synergy $0.14
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+22% Synergy $8.12
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+22% Synergy $23.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+20% Synergy $26.74
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+20% Synergy $13.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+20% Synergy $23.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+20% Synergy $27.41
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+20% Synergy $30.82
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+20% Synergy $20.83
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+20% Synergy $13.58
Botanical Plaza Botanical Plaza
+20% Synergy $0.07
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+19% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.30
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+16% Synergy $5.01
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+14% Synergy $2.05
Savannah Savannah
+13% Synergy
Horizon Canopy Horizon Canopy
+12% Synergy $3.85
Radiant Grove Radiant Grove
+10% Synergy $0.16
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+8% Synergy $0.17
Lush Portico Lush Portico
+8% Synergy $6.68
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+2% Synergy $0.20
Branchloft Pathway Boulderloft Pathway Branchloft Pathway
+2% Synergy $2.73
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+1% Synergy $0.66
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-10% Synergy $0.14
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
Queen Allenal of Ruadach Queen Allenal of Ruadach
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Master Chef Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Master Chef
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
Cadira, Caller of the Small Cadira, Caller of the Small
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Emmara Tandris Emmara Tandris
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
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
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
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Cloakwood Hermit Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cloakwood Hermit
Gut, True Soul Zealot Faceless One Gut, True Soul Zealot // Faceless One
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Inspiring Leader Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Inspiring Leader
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation

Other Available Backgrounds

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