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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Price tag $0.49

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef
Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 67% Humans 13% Big Mana 7% Legends 7% Wolves 7%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3082 Current Rank
#2915 Last Week
#3204 Last Month

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New Cards

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

World Map World Map
+12% Synergy $0.15
Torgal, A Fine Hound Torgal, A Fine Hound
+11% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef's abilities and overall game plan.

Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+38% Synergy $0.23
Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+35% Synergy $0.19
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+35% Synergy $0.12
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+30% Synergy $0.90
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+30% Synergy $0.18
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+30% Synergy $2.52
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
+28% Synergy $0.29
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+27% Synergy $3.73
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+25% Synergy $0.97
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+25% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef decks.

Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+23% Synergy $0.55
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+22% Synergy $1.85
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+19% Synergy $1.93
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+2% Synergy $3.04
Cultivate Cultivate
-1% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-3% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-3% Synergy $1.69
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-7% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-7% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
-3% Synergy $12.16

Creatures

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

Tuskguard Captain Tuskguard Captain
+24% Synergy $0.07
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+20% Synergy $0.11
Oran-Rief Ooze Oran-Rief Ooze
+20% Synergy $0.25
Longshot Squad Longshot Squad
+20% Synergy $0.10
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
+20% Synergy $0.14
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+19% Synergy $6.08
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+19% Synergy $16.55
Woodfall Primus Woodfall Primus
+19% Synergy $0.59
Primeval Protector Primeval Protector
+19% Synergy $0.59
Loyal Guardian Loyal Guardian
+18% Synergy $0.28
Canopy Gargantuan Canopy Gargantuan
+18% Synergy $6.08
Outcaster Trailblazer Outcaster Trailblazer
+17% Synergy $0.89
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+17% Synergy $0.48
Slippery Bogbonder Slippery Bogbonder
+16% Synergy $6.00
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+15% Synergy $0.68
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+14% Synergy $3.17
Pridemalkin Pridemalkin
+14% Synergy $0.18
Hierophant Bio-Titan Hierophant Bio-Titan
+14% Synergy $0.94
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+13% Synergy $1.23
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+12% Synergy $1.40
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+12% Synergy $16.51
Cleanup Crew Cleanup Crew
+12% Synergy $0.06
Thundering Mightmare Thundering Mightmare
+12% Synergy $0.38
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+11% Synergy $1.31
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+11% Synergy $0.21
Titan of Industry Titan of Industry
+11% Synergy $1.26
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+10% Synergy $8.83
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+9% Synergy $44.08
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+8% Synergy $0.55
Railway Brawler Railway Brawler
+8% Synergy $5.38
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+7% Synergy $2.32
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+7% Synergy $0.32
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+7% Synergy $0.43
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+7% Synergy $0.49
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+6% Synergy $0.57
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+6% Synergy $0.37
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+6% Synergy $3.75
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+5% Synergy $0.19
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+3% Synergy $8.04
Terastodon Terastodon
+2% Synergy $0.25
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+1% Synergy $0.43
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+1% Synergy $2.11
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
0% Synergy $1.53
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
-2% Synergy $1.55
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
-2% Synergy $7.35
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-3% Synergy $0.11
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-3% Synergy $9.23
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-4% Synergy $0.97
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-4% Synergy $0.47
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-17% Synergy $1.23

Instants

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

Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+19% Synergy $0.97
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+11% Synergy $0.20
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+10% Synergy $0.08
Titanic Brawl Titanic Brawl
+10% Synergy $0.06
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+9% Synergy $0.72
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+8% Synergy $0.20
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+7% Synergy $0.30
Winds of Qal Sisma Winds of Qal Sisma
+7% Synergy $0.23
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+6% Synergy $0.49
Druid's Deliverance Druid's Deliverance
+6% Synergy $0.18
Naturalize Naturalize
+5% Synergy $0.08
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+4% Synergy $0.20
Prizefight Prizefight
+3% Synergy $0.14
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+1% Synergy $0.33
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.25
Ram Through Ram Through
-5% Synergy $0.51
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-7% Synergy $0.94
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $2.24
Fog Fog
-7% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-9% Synergy $0.96
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-9% Synergy $1.57
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-14% Synergy $0.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-28% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

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

Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+18% Synergy $0.78
Smell Fear Smell Fear
+12% Synergy $0.15
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+11% Synergy $0.55
Storm the Seedcore Storm the Seedcore
+9% Synergy $0.07
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+7% Synergy $0.11
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+7% Synergy $0.24
Vastwood Surge Vastwood Surge
+6% Synergy $0.20
Migration Path Migration Path
+5% Synergy $0.27
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+3% Synergy $0.69
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+3% Synergy $2.02
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.83
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.84
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-1% Synergy $1.43
Overrun Overrun
-1% Synergy $0.14
Harmonize Harmonize
-4% Synergy $0.23
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $6.32
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-5% Synergy $0.22
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
-9% Synergy $23.70
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-10% Synergy $0.77
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-13% Synergy $1.41
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-21% Synergy $2.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+19% Synergy $8.65
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+6% Synergy $0.24
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $41.21
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $35.07
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+4% Synergy $2.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $17.15
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+1% Synergy $5.10
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $62.10
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-2% Synergy $1.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.45
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-18% Synergy $1.93

Enchantments

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

Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+18% Synergy $0.39
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+15% Synergy $3.43
Family's Favor Family's Favor
+11% Synergy $1.00
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.50
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+8% Synergy $0.19
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.83
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $10.46
Laid to Rest Laid to Rest
+7% Synergy $0.07
Ranger Class Ranger Class
+6% Synergy $0.36
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+6% Synergy $0.31
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+5% Synergy $0.88
Evolutionary Leap Evolutionary Leap
+5% Synergy $1.36
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+4% Synergy $1.76
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+3% Synergy $0.87
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+3% Synergy $0.53
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+2% Synergy $3.22
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
0% Synergy $2.53
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-3% Synergy $24.05
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-4% Synergy $0.88
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
-4% Synergy $7.81
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
-4% Synergy $3.49
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.38
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-6% Synergy $11.08
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-7% Synergy $0.95
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-7% Synergy $3.39
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-11% Synergy $1.74
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-11% Synergy $24.82

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.75
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
-6% Synergy $2.72

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+13% Synergy $0.27
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+12% Synergy $0.13
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+10% Synergy $0.29
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+9% Synergy $0.13
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+9% Synergy $0.37
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+8% Synergy $5.55
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+6% Synergy $0.66
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.16
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+6% Synergy $0.09
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+5% Synergy $0.13
The Hunter Maze The Hunter Maze
+5% Synergy $0.09
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+4% Synergy $2.02
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+1% Synergy $4.30
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-1% Synergy $6.16
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $9.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-15% Synergy $29.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-18% Synergy $34.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+6% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.11

Similar Commanders

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

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sengir, the Dark Baron Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tana, the Bloodsower Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tana, the Bloodsower Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tana, the Bloodsower
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Prava of the Steel Legion Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Prava of the Steel Legion // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Master Chef Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Master Chef
Leela, Sevateem Warrior Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sengir, the Dark Baron Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Leinore, Autumn Sovereign Leinore, Autumn Sovereign
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade

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