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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $0.42

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Convoke 50% Extra Combats 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4452 Current Rank
#3203 Last Week

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Creatures

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

Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+99% Synergy $2.24
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+98% Synergy $0.74
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+90% Synergy $0.85
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy $1.18
Krosan Drover Krosan Drover
+66% Synergy $0.21
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+66% Synergy $0.61
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+66% Synergy $0.20
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+66% Synergy $2.88
Impervious Greatwurm Impervious Greatwurm
+66% Synergy $3.85
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+64% Synergy $6.74
Port Razer Port Razer
+64% Synergy $0.29
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+64% Synergy $2.09
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+64% Synergy $0.47
Terastodon Terastodon
+62% Synergy $0.26
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+62% Synergy $7.39
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+62% Synergy $7.33
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+61% Synergy $17.10
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+56% Synergy $0.16
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+52% Synergy $0.62
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+50% Synergy $0.68
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+33% Synergy $1.79
Kolvori, God of Kinship The Ringhart Crest Kolvori, God of Kinship
+33% Synergy $0.26
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+33% Synergy $0.78
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+33% Synergy $1.83
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+33% Synergy $0.29
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+32% Synergy $0.11
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+32% Synergy $0.41
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+32% Synergy $2.05
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+31% Synergy $3.35
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+31% Synergy $0.89
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+31% Synergy $1.13
Leafkin Avenger Leafkin Avenger
+30% Synergy $0.15
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+30% Synergy $14.75
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+30% Synergy $0.97
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+30% Synergy $0.29
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+30% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+30% Synergy $15.64
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+28% Synergy $0.25
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+28% Synergy $0.46
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+28% Synergy $1.17
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+28% Synergy $0.59
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+27% Synergy $0.62
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+27% Synergy $0.19
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+27% Synergy $3.66
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+27% Synergy $5.41
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+27% Synergy $1.18
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+27% Synergy $5.05
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+26% Synergy $2.63
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+22% Synergy $0.68
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+14% Synergy $4.20

Instants

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

Beast Within Beast Within
+44% Synergy $0.51
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+38% Synergy $1.11
Stone Idol Trap Stone Idol Trap
+33% Synergy $0.16
Witchstalker Frenzy Witchstalker Frenzy
+33% Synergy $0.21
Gather Courage Gather Courage
+33% Synergy $0.02
Burning Sun's Fury Burning Sun's Fury
+33% Synergy $0.04
Crowd's Favor Crowd's Favor
+33% Synergy $0.12
Pack's Favor Pack's Favor
+33% Synergy $0.06
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+32% Synergy $0.13
You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+31% Synergy $0.16
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy $0.47
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+28% Synergy $0.59
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+26% Synergy $3.20
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+23% Synergy $0.86
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+22% Synergy $0.24
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+21% Synergy $0.89
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy $9.85

Sorceries

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

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+56% Synergy $5.48
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+50% Synergy $0.90
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+43% Synergy $1.85
Farseek Farseek
+37% Synergy $0.37
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+33% Synergy $0.14
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+33% Synergy $0.16
Mage Duel Mage Duel
+33% Synergy $0.03
Nissa's Expedition Nissa's Expedition
+33% Synergy $0.17
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+32% Synergy $1.09
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+32% Synergy $0.10
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+27% Synergy $0.54
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+25% Synergy $0.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+22% Synergy $0.44
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy $0.46
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy $7.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy $1.11
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $1.84
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $1.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+33% Synergy $1.52
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+33% Synergy $1.37
Ramosian Greatsword Ramosian Greatsword
+33% Synergy $0.05
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+32% Synergy $3.67
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+31% Synergy $1.74
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+30% Synergy $2.45
Embercleave Embercleave
+28% Synergy $9.33
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+19% Synergy $60.53

Enchantments

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

Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+99% Synergy $19.45
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+99% Synergy $0.54
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+56% Synergy $17.30
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+56% Synergy $1.27
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+30% Synergy $0.70
City on Fire City on Fire
+26% Synergy $8.73
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+25% Synergy $1.05
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+20% Synergy $10.80
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+10% Synergy $2.39
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-8% Synergy $2.37

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Ascended Animist Nissa, Ascended Animist
+33% Synergy $1.71
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+22% Synergy $0.81

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.17
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+43% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+32% Synergy $0.12
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+32% Synergy $0.12
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+30% Synergy $0.26
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+28% Synergy $0.12
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+27% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy $30.82
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+27% Synergy $25.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+26% Synergy $24.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+26% Synergy $24.38
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy $20.14
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+22% Synergy $1.31
Taiga Taiga
+22% Synergy
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+19% Synergy $0.17
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+19% Synergy $7.47
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+16% Synergy $0.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.17
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+14% Synergy $0.42
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+12% Synergy $0.09
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+10% Synergy $2.60
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.14
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy $13.68
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-1% Synergy $0.11
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-3% Synergy $0.18
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy $13.04
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.28
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-11% Synergy $5.78
Game Trail Game Trail
-14% Synergy $0.18

Similar Commanders

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

Akiri, Line-Slinger Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
The Ninth Doctor Peri Brown The Ninth Doctor // Peri Brown
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Guild Artisan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Guild Artisan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Hardy Outlander Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Hardy Outlander
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Raised by Giants Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Raised by Giants
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Tavern Brawler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Tavern Brawler
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Master Chef Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Master Chef
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tana, the Bloodsower Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tana, the Bloodsower
The Tenth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Tenth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Dragon Cultist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Dragon Cultist
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Popular Entertainer Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Popular Entertainer
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dragon Cultist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dragon Cultist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Passionate Archaeologist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Passionate Archaeologist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Tavern Brawler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler
Alena, Kessig Trapper Anara, Wolvid Familiar Alena, Kessig Trapper // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Alena, Kessig Trapper Halana, Kessig Ranger Alena, Kessig Trapper // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Alena, Kessig Trapper Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Alena, Kessig Trapper // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kodama of the East Tree Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alena, Kessig Trapper Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alena, Kessig Trapper // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Alena, Kessig Trapper Tana, the Bloodsower Alena, Kessig Trapper // Tana, the Bloodsower
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dragon Cultist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dragon Cultist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Guild Artisan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Guild Artisan
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Passionate Archaeologist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Passionate Archaeologist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Popular Entertainer Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Popular Entertainer
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Street Urchin Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Street Urchin
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Jeska, Thrice Reborn Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Krark, the Thumbless Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Krark, the Thumbless
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tana, the Bloodsower Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tana, the Bloodsower
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Ignacio of Myra's Marvels
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Jeska, Thrice Reborn Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Krark, the Thumbless Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Krark, the Thumbless

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