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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer
Price tag $0.74

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Popular Entertainer
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Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Convoke 50%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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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 // Popular Entertainer's abilities and overall game plan.

Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.04
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.20
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.13
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.63
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.31
Krosan Drover Krosan Drover
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.19
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.84
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.30
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.52

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 in 100% of decks $4.04
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.63
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.31
Krosan Drover Krosan Drover
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.19
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.84
Frenzied Saddlebrute Frenzied Saddlebrute
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.30
Conclave Sledge-Captain Conclave Sledge-Captain
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.52
Impervious Greatwurm Impervious Greatwurm
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.09
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.62
Port Razer Port Razer
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.96
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.38
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.53
Terastodon Terastodon
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.40
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $6.31
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $13.85
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $20.28
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.31
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+52% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.44
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+50% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.77
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.49
Kolvori, God of Kinship The Ringhart Crest Kolvori, God of Kinship
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Triplicate Titan Triplicate Titan
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.36
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.86
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.43
Inferno of the Star Mounts Inferno of the Star Mounts
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.16
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.31
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.06
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.72
Leafkin Avenger Leafkin Avenger
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $18.80
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.37
Thrakkus the Butcher Thrakkus the Butcher
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.37
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.61
Ancient Bronze Dragon Ancient Bronze Dragon
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.00
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.61
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.69
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.90
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.62
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.50
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.26
Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.91
Mina and Denn, Wildborn Mina and Denn, Wildborn
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.08
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.92
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.94
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.42
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.48

Instants

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

Beast Within Beast Within
+44% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.06
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+38% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.73
Stone Idol Trap Stone Idol Trap
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Witchstalker Frenzy Witchstalker Frenzy
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Gather Courage Gather Courage
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.16
Burning Sun's Fury Burning Sun's Fury
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Crowd's Favor Crowd's Favor
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Pack's Favor Pack's Favor
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.07
Vastwood Fortification Vastwood Thicket Vastwood Fortification
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.50
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.66
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.42
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.68
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $16.81

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 in 67% of decks $6.39
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+50% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.62
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+43% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.40
Farseek Farseek
+37% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.45
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Mage Duel Mage Duel
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.12
Nissa's Expedition Nissa's Expedition
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.38
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.19
Animist's Might Animist's Might
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.56
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+22% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.99
Cultivate Cultivate
+15% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.49
Three Visits Three Visits
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.21
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-4% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.95
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.49
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.03
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.67
Ramosian Greatsword Ramosian Greatsword
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.21
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.80
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.09
Embercleave Embercleave
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.67
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $62.00

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 in 100% of decks $4.20
Grim Reaper's Sprint Grim Reaper's Sprint
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.13
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $37.19
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.63
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+30% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.63
City on Fire City on Fire
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.37
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.08
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+20% Synergy in 33% of decks $15.59
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+10% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.90
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-8% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.49

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 in 33% of decks $2.73
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.85

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.39
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.42

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.23

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 in 67% of decks $0.10
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+27% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $29.88
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $33.43
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $29.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $35.28
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $28.55
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+22% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.78
Taiga Taiga
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.30
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.65
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+14% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.37
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.23
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+10% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.86
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+5% Synergy in 33% of decks $18.59
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-1% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-3% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.31
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-3% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.37
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.57
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-11% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.16
Game Trail Game Trail
-14% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.29

Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer Deck Stats

Based on 3 Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Popular Entertainer decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 40
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 8
  • Artifact 4
  • Enchantment 4
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 34

Lands: 19 basic, 15 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 // 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
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Tana, the Bloodsower Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Tana, the Bloodsower
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

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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Haunted One Haunted One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
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