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

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader
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Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Videos

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

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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:

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