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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage
Price tag $0.90

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Noble Heritage
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 50% Elves 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3777 Current Rank
#3547 Last Week
#4594 Past 2 Years
14 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.39
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High Synergy Cards

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

Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+55% Synergy in 71% of decks $9.73
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+47% Synergy in 64% of decks $1.10
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.08
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+43% Synergy in 64% of decks $5.37
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.72
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.95
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+41% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.97
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.12
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+39% Synergy in 57% of decks $2.25
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+38% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.27

Top Cards

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

Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.62
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+36% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.83
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+32% Synergy in 50% of decks $54.35
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+27% Synergy in 60% of decks $2.62
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+21% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.50
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.48
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy in 64% of decks $1.42

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+23% Synergy in 36% of decks $29.87
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy in 29% of decks $58.11
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $46.87

Creatures

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

Ghalta and Mavren Ghalta and Mavren
+37% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.52
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+36% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.23
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $5.08
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $7.48
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.29
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.21
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.54
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $3.44
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $49.82
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.62
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $23.97
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $5.06
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+26% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.42
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.12
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.25
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $38.11
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.47
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.25
Verdurous Gearhulk Verdurous Gearhulk
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.39
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.44
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.32
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.54
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.64
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+18% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.35
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.58
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.82
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.37
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.58
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.39
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+14% Synergy in 36% of decks $8.28
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $17.18
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $20.32
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy in 21% of decks $21.03
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+10% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.74

Instants

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

Get Lost Get Lost
+37% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.47
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.88
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.38
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy in 21% of decks $7.59
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy in 43% of decks $17.38
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $11.49
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38

Sorceries

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

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+32% Synergy in 43% of decks $4.45
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.63
Three Visits Three Visits
+16% Synergy in 36% of decks $5.23
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.44
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.01
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-7% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.96
Cultivate Cultivate
-22% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+32% Synergy in 43% of decks $61.61
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+27% Synergy in 36% of decks $7.02
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.86

Enchantments

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

Guardian Project Guardian Project
+32% Synergy in 43% of decks $15.59
Asceticism Asceticism
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.68
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+24% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.63
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $15.97
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+17% Synergy in 29% of decks $27.48
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.70

Planeswalkers

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

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.05

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+31% Synergy in 50% of decks $13.95
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.86
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+24% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+19% Synergy in 36% of decks $46.60
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.07
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-5% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.72

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+16% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.96
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy in 71% of decks $1.27

Lands

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

Brushland Brushland
+26% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.44
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+21% Synergy in 64% of decks $6.17
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+20% Synergy in 57% of decks $5.46
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+15% Synergy in 43% of decks $12.04
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+9% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.25
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.17
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+8% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.35
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+7% Synergy in 21% of decks $16.20
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+6% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.80
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+5% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.10
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.22
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-24% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31

Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage Deck Stats

Based on 14 Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 40
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 5
  • Artifact 6
  • Enchantment 6
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 33

Lands: 19 basic, 14 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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

Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Numa, Joraga Chieftain Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Prava of the Steel Legion Slurrk, All-Ingesting Prava of the Steel Legion // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Raised by Giants Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Raised by Giants
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Prava of the Steel Legion Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Prava of the Steel Legion // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tymna the Weaver Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tymna the Weaver
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ravos, Soultender Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ravos, Soultender // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ravos, Soultender Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ravos, Soultender // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tymna the Weaver Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tymna the Weaver
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Hardy Outlander Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Hardy Outlander
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Flaming Fist Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Flaming Fist
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Noble Heritage Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Noble Heritage
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tana, the Bloodsower Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Noble Heritage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Noble Heritage
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
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
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Master Chef Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Master Chef
Akiri, Line-Slinger Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Akiri, Line-Slinger // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Faceless One Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Faceless One
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Master Chef Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Master Chef

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