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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage
Price tag $0.82

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

#4124 Current Rank
#4143 Last Week
#4810 Past 2 Years

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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 $8.24
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+47% Synergy $0.97
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+44% Synergy $5.78
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+43% Synergy $0.43
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+43% Synergy $0.68
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+43% Synergy $4.24
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+41% Synergy $3.07
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+39% Synergy $9.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+39% Synergy $2.07
Selvala, Explorer Returned Selvala, Explorer Returned
+38% Synergy $0.34

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 $2.27
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+36% Synergy $2.86
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+32% Synergy $59.64
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+27% Synergy $4.47
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+22% Synergy $0.30
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+21% Synergy $2.05
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.70
Beast Within Beast Within
+10% Synergy $0.44
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.08
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.20

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+23% Synergy $27.31
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy $60.87
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $51.51

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 $3.96
Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+36% Synergy $4.29
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+35% Synergy $6.53
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+35% Synergy $6.37
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+35% Synergy $0.38
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+34% Synergy $0.83
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+34% Synergy $1.93
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+34% Synergy $1.43
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+28% Synergy $53.10
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+27% Synergy $5.30
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+27% Synergy $20.83
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+27% Synergy $4.33
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+26% Synergy $0.35
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+26% Synergy $0.89
Orzhov Advokist Orzhov Advokist
+25% Synergy $0.22
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+24% Synergy $29.97
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+24% Synergy $0.57
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+24% Synergy $1.95
Verdurous Gearhulk Verdurous Gearhulk
+20% Synergy $0.36
Elder Gargaroth Elder Gargaroth
+20% Synergy $2.20
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+19% Synergy $0.38
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
+19% Synergy $0.34
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+19% Synergy $0.22
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+19% Synergy $1.11
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+18% Synergy $4.28
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+17% Synergy $2.10
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+17% Synergy $2.28
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+16% Synergy $0.36
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+15% Synergy $4.66
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+15% Synergy $0.39
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+14% Synergy $8.42
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+13% Synergy $19.29
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+12% Synergy $21.71
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+11% Synergy $19.88
Conclave Mentor Conclave Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.72

Instants

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

Get Lost Get Lost
+37% Synergy $3.16
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+19% Synergy $1.12
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $1.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $20.73
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy $15.92
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+6% Synergy $11.19
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+4% Synergy $0.34

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 $3.90
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+18% Synergy $3.16
Three Visits Three Visits
+16% Synergy $3.90
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.32
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-6% Synergy $0.56
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-7% Synergy $1.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-22% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

The Great Henge The Great Henge
+32% Synergy $62.71
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+27% Synergy $5.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $3.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.91

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 $12.41
Asceticism Asceticism
+26% Synergy $8.38
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+24% Synergy $0.43
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+20% Synergy $16.51
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+17% Synergy $27.61
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+3% Synergy $2.33

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 $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+31% Synergy $14.14
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+26% Synergy $0.80
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+19% Synergy $49.85
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $0.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $5.17
Gavony Township Gavony Township
-5% Synergy $5.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.26

Lands

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

Brushland Brushland
+26% Synergy $1.53
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+21% Synergy $7.49
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+20% Synergy $6.52
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+15% Synergy $11.68
Scattered Groves Scattered Groves
+9% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $1.07
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+8% Synergy $0.35
Wooded Bastion Wooded Bastion
+7% Synergy $16.44
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+6% Synergy $3.53
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+5% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.22
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-24% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

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