Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
$17.06
$17.06Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#1455
Current Rank
#1614
Last Week
#1353
Last Month
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist decks.
Triple Triad+9% Synergy
$0.45
Lifestream's Blessing+5% Synergy
$0.66
Summon: Brynhildr+5% Synergy
$0.37
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis+4% Synergy
$0.95
Opera Love Song+4% Synergy
$0.16
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist's abilities and overall game plan.
Wild-Magic Sorcerer+81% Synergy
$8.24
Tlincalli Hunter+79% Synergy
$1.02
Nalfeshnee+73% Synergy
$7.06
Laelia, the Blade Reforged+72% Synergy
$0.41
Etali, Primal Storm+69% Synergy
$0.50
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald+62% Synergy
$4.81
Apex Devastator+62% Synergy
$3.67
Spinerock Knoll+56% Synergy
$0.48
Delayed Blast Fireball+56% Synergy
$9.25
Bloodbraid Elf+55% Synergy
$0.11
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist decks.
Keeper of Secrets+53% Synergy
$8.65
Plargg and Nassari+53% Synergy
$1.29
Escape to the Wilds+51% Synergy
$0.14
Beanstalk Giant+50% Synergy
$0.14
Etali, Primal Conqueror+48% Synergy
$20.22
Nature's Lore+27% Synergy
$1.99
Three Visits+27% Synergy
$5.88
Goblin Anarchomancer+20% Synergy
$0.61
Beast Within+13% Synergy
$0.86
Cultivate+10% Synergy
$0.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Jeska's Will+47% Synergy
$25.32
Food Chain+7% Synergy
$30.10
Worldly Tutor+5% Synergy
$22.92
Deflecting Swat+1% Synergy
$50.96
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$95.04
Gamble-2% Synergy
$10.53
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Savvy Trader+52% Synergy
$1.24
Aurora Phoenix+50% Synergy
$0.30
Green Slime+48% Synergy
$2.20
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor+46% Synergy
$0.83
Battle Mammoth+42% Synergy
$0.32
Bonehoard Dracosaur+40% Synergy
$7.92
Flaming Tyrannosaurus+40% Synergy
$3.46
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale+38% Synergy
$7.57
Tectonic Giant+38% Synergy
$0.18
Sweet-Gum Recluse+37% Synergy
$0.51
Urabrask the Hidden+35% Synergy
$3.73
Trumpeting Carnosaur+34% Synergy
$1.57
Dire Fleet Daredevil+34% Synergy
$0.13
Professional Face-Breaker+33% Synergy
$3.54
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest+31% Synergy
$6.14
Annoyed Altisaur+25% Synergy
$0.11
Bonecrusher Giant+24% Synergy
$0.25
Bloodbraid Challenger+23% Synergy
$0.48
Questing Druid+22% Synergy
$0.34
Sakura-Tribe Elder+21% Synergy
$0.40
Hugs, Grisly Guardian+21% Synergy
$1.04
Karlach, Fury of Avernus+20% Synergy
$12.57
Embereth Shieldbreaker+20% Synergy
$0.10
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea+19% Synergy
$3.04
Dream Pillager+19% Synergy
$0.18
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma+18% Synergy
$0.67
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus+18% Synergy
$16.32
Stormkeld Vanguard+18% Synergy
$0.10
Beast Whisperer+16% Synergy
$2.75
Evercoat Ursine+16% Synergy
$0.20
Ghalta, Primal Hunger+15% Synergy
$0.63
Birds of Paradise+14% Synergy
$10.10
End-Raze Forerunners+14% Synergy
$0.46
Managorger Hydra+13% Synergy
$1.42
Party Thrasher+13% Synergy
$0.38
Outcaster Trailblazer+12% Synergy
$0.91
Twinflame Tyrant+11% Synergy
$20.87
Kogla, the Titan Ape+10% Synergy
$1.87
Surrak and Goreclaw+10% Synergy
$6.41
Birgi, God of Storytelling+10% Synergy
$20.45
Terror of the Peaks+9% Synergy
$24.25
Old Gnawbone+8% Synergy
$44.44
Savage Ventmaw+7% Synergy
$0.81
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+7% Synergy
$30.05
Delighted Halfling+5% Synergy
$14.22
Fanatic of Rhonas+4% Synergy
$5.35
Elvish Mystic+2% Synergy
$0.36
Llanowar Elves+1% Synergy
$0.26
Eternal Witness-1% Synergy
$1.02
Fyndhorn Elves-2% Synergy
$0.93
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist safe.
Natural Reclamation+40% Synergy
$0.20
Demon Bolt+21% Synergy
$0.09
You Find Some Prisoners+20% Synergy
$0.09
Tibalt's Trickery+8% Synergy
$8.48
Heroic Intervention+6% Synergy
$9.74
Commune with Lava+6% Synergy
$0.34
March of Reckless Joy+5% Synergy
$0.22
Chaos Warp+4% Synergy
$0.54
Noxious Revival+3% Synergy
$5.56
Wild Magic Surge+3% Synergy
$1.01
Valakut Awakening+1% Synergy
$11.43
Lightning Bolt0% Synergy
$1.06
Pyroblast0% Synergy
$6.28
Red Elemental Blast0% Synergy
$8.88
Return of the Wildspeaker-1% Synergy
$0.91
Nature's Claim-1% Synergy
$0.98
Untimely Malfunction-1% Synergy
$5.17
Krosan Grip-1% Synergy
$0.88
Veil of Summer-1% Synergy
$4.76
Tamiyo's Safekeeping-2% Synergy
$2.40
Tyvar's Stand-5% Synergy
$0.96
Collective Resistance-5% Synergy
$1.32
Abrade-6% Synergy
$0.10
Return to Nature-6% Synergy
$0.17
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.
Ignite the Future+45% Synergy
$0.33
Light Up the Stage+39% Synergy
$0.19
Search for Tomorrow+36% Synergy
$0.35
Venture Forth+34% Synergy
$0.26
Terramorph+23% Synergy
$0.15
Volcanic Torrent+22% Synergy
$0.16
Kodama's Reach+16% Synergy
$1.78
Wrenn's Resolve+15% Synergy
$1.25
Call Forth the Tempest+15% Synergy
$6.99
Reckless Impulse+13% Synergy
$0.43
Rousing Refrain+12% Synergy
$1.28
Creative Technique+11% Synergy
$1.56
Mizzium Mortars+10% Synergy
$0.53
Ensnared by the Mara+10% Synergy
$1.09
Hit the Mother Lode+9% Synergy
$0.25
Inspired Tinkering+8% Synergy
$0.28
Glimpse the Impossible+7% Synergy
$0.20
Throes of Chaos+7% Synergy
$0.11
Into the Time Vortex+6% Synergy
$0.30
Explore+5% Synergy
$0.18
Apex of Power+5% Synergy
$0.33
Dance with Calamity+5% Synergy
$1.77
Ezuri's Predation+4% Synergy
$0.75
Contest of Claws+4% Synergy
$2.01
Anzrag's Rampage+2% Synergy
$0.23
Blasphemous Act-2% Synergy
$1.88
Skyshroud Claim-2% Synergy
$0.88
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$5.04
Stump Stomp-4% Synergy
$0.65
Hull Breach-5% Synergy
$1.05
Farseek-6% Synergy
$0.68
Vandalblast-6% Synergy
$3.61
Decimate-9% Synergy
$0.18
Rampant Growth-14% Synergy
$0.39
Rishkar's Expertise-14% Synergy
$1.55
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Chimil, the Inner Sun+26% Synergy
$14.65
Whispersilk Cloak+25% Synergy
$2.18
Wand of Wonder+25% Synergy
$0.80
Chaos Wand+24% Synergy
$0.20
Sword of Forge and Frontier+23% Synergy
$7.57
Lightning Greaves+19% Synergy
$4.54
Brotherhood Regalia+13% Synergy
$8.78
Mithril Coat+10% Synergy
$18.25
Dolmen Gate+9% Synergy
$24.82
Trailblazer's Boots+9% Synergy
$1.42
Swiftfoot Boots+6% Synergy
$1.32
Strionic Resonator+6% Synergy
$7.16
Scroll Rack+5% Synergy
$20.61
Darksteel Plate+4% Synergy
$5.87
Monster Manual+4% Synergy
$4.48
Sword of Feast and Famine+3% Synergy
$35.57
The Great Henge+1% Synergy
$62.86
Doors of Durin+1% Synergy
$0.26
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Stolen Strategy+40% Synergy
$0.37
Charred Foyer // Warped Space+31% Synergy
$1.64
Monstrous Vortex+28% Synergy
$0.25
Outpost Siege+28% Synergy
$0.26
Tavern Brawler+19% Synergy
$0.07
Wild Wasteland+17% Synergy
$0.28
Warstorm Surge+16% Synergy
$4.29
Valakut Exploration+15% Synergy
$5.74
Virtue of Courage+13% Synergy
$1.25
Bigger on the Inside+12% Synergy
$0.54
Shadow in the Warp+8% Synergy
$16.10
Virtue of Strength+7% Synergy
$2.60
Journey to the Lost City+7% Synergy
$0.19
Visions of Phyrexia+6% Synergy
$0.21
Share the Spoils+6% Synergy
$2.02
Possibility Storm+6% Synergy
$1.12
Primeval Bounty+5% Synergy
$0.43
Fight Rigging+5% Synergy
$0.32
Count on Luck+5% Synergy
$0.36
Sandwurm Convergence+4% Synergy
$0.26
Rhythm of the Wild+3% Synergy
$4.33
City on Fire+2% Synergy
$7.28
Up the Beanstalk+1% Synergy
$1.17
Rain of Riches+1% Synergy
$0.42
Sylvan Library-1% Synergy
$27.73
Bear Umbra-1% Synergy
$7.09
Rising of the Day-1% Synergy
$0.44
Fiery Emancipation-2% Synergy
$9.69
Fires of Yavimaya-3% Synergy
$0.85
Kenrith's Transformation-3% Synergy
$0.98
Guardian Project-5% Synergy
$11.27
Utopia Sprawl-6% Synergy
$0.92
Wild Growth-8% Synergy
$0.27
Garruk's Uprising-15% Synergy
$0.55
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds+31% Synergy
$0.78
Xenagos, the Reveler+15% Synergy
$1.64
Chandra, Torch of Defiance+9% Synergy
$4.06
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mosswort Bridge+45% Synergy
$0.28
Rogue's Passage+13% Synergy
$0.33
Castle Embereth+13% Synergy
$0.31
Access Tunnel+11% Synergy
$0.32
Temple of the False God+10% Synergy
$0.15
Hidden Volcano+10% Synergy
$0.07
Hidden Nursery+10% Synergy
$0.08
Maze of Ith+8% Synergy
$7.45
Kessig Wolf Run+7% Synergy
$0.23
Raging Ravine+7% Synergy
$0.13
Cori Mountain Monastery+7% Synergy
$0.27
Arena of Glory+6% Synergy
$9.63
Castle Garenbrig+3% Synergy
$4.43
Boseiju, Who Endures+2% Synergy
$30.14
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$5.97
Scavenger Grounds+1% Synergy
$0.40
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-1% Synergy
$8.79
Skarrg, the Rage Pits-7% Synergy
$1.41
Reliquary Tower-18% Synergy
$2.59
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Arcane Signet+11% Synergy
$0.51
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$1.39
Sarevok's Tome+7% Synergy
$1.40
Herd Heirloom+5% Synergy
$2.85
Gruul Signet0% Synergy
$0.42
Fellwar Stone0% Synergy
$1.38
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
$0.21
Talisman of Impulse-2% Synergy
$0.49
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.17
Lands
The mana base foundation for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Mossfire Valley+14% Synergy
$0.20
Highland Forest+14% Synergy
$0.37
Spire Garden+13% Synergy
$12.52
Game Trail+12% Synergy
$0.21
Myriad Landscape+11% Synergy
$0.21
Temple of Abandon+10% Synergy
$0.17
Command Tower+9% Synergy
$0.26
Rockfall Vale+9% Synergy
$1.45
Stomping Ground+9% Synergy
$5.64
Blighted Woodland+8% Synergy
$0.33
Cinder Glade+7% Synergy
$0.26
Ash Barrens+7% Synergy
$0.16
Gruul Turf+6% Synergy
$0.20
Cragcrown Pathway+6% Synergy
$2.43
Fire-Lit Thicket+6% Synergy
$4.78
Wooded Foothills+3% Synergy
$13.20
Thornspire Verge+3% Synergy
$6.62
Commercial District+3% Synergy
$6.67
Taiga+1% Synergy
Grove of the Burnwillows+1% Synergy
$10.74
Prismatic Vista+1% Synergy
$30.79
Rootbound Crag-1% Synergy
$0.77
Karplusan Forest-1% Synergy
$0.55
Exotic Orchard-1% Synergy
$0.27
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$5.05
Verdant Catacombs-1% Synergy
$20.57
Scalding Tarn-1% Synergy
$23.48
Windswept Heath-2% Synergy
$8.55
Arid Mesa-2% Synergy
$25.94
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$27.34
Bloodstained Mire-2% Synergy
$13.48
Copperline Gorge-5% Synergy
$0.56
Wooded Ridgeline-7% Synergy
$0.15
Sheltered Thicket-8% Synergy
$0.16
Terramorphic Expanse-9% Synergy
$0.18
Evolving Wilds-12% Synergy
$0.07
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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist.
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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Passionate Archaeologist
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
The War Doctor // Amy Pond
The War Doctor // Rose Tyler
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The Tenth Doctor // Donna Noble
The War Doctor // K-9, Mark I
The War Doctor // Vislor Turlough
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Amy Pond // Rory Williams
The War Doctor // Martha Jones
The Tenth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The War Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Guild Artisan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Passionate Archaeologist
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Passionate Archaeologist
The War Doctor // Bill Potts
The Fourteenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
The Ninth Doctor // Rose Tyler
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
The Tenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Fourteenth Doctor // Amy Pond
The Twelfth Doctor // Rose Tyler
The Tenth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Eleventh Doctor // Amy Pond
The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Thirteenth Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
The War Doctor // Susan ForemanOther Available Backgrounds
Durnan of the Yawning Portal can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:
Passionate Archaeologist
Sword Coast Sailor
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Tavern Brawler
Guild Artisan
Haunted One
Master Chef
Raised by Giants
Cultist of the Absolute
Street Urchin
Folk Hero
Candlekeep Sage
Acolyte of Bahamut
Feywild Visitor
Agent of the Iron Throne
Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver
Faceless One
Far Traveler
Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader
Noble Heritage
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