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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Scion of Halaster
Price tag $0.48

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Scion of Halaster
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for G
Golgari

Playstyle & Strategy

Mill 33% Reanimator 33% Sacrifice 33%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4147 Current Rank
#3422 Last Week
#4508 Last Month

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High Synergy Cards

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

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+62% Synergy $29.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+59% Synergy $9.23

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+57% Synergy $71.05
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+56% Synergy $113.27
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+56% Synergy $20.89
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+55% Synergy $977.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+54% Synergy $94.69
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+50% Synergy $18.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+48% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+44% Synergy $58.30
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+39% Synergy $372.38
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+38% Synergy $643.42

Creatures

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

Oviya, Automech Artisan Oviya, Automech Artisan
+99% Synergy $0.54
Colossal Grave-Reaver Colossal Grave-Reaver
+96% Synergy $10.22
Burning-Rune Demon Burning-Rune Demon
+60% Synergy $3.66
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+49% Synergy $14.20
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+46% Synergy $24.63
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+42% Synergy $0.97
Six Six
+42% Synergy $6.32
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+40% Synergy $1.14
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+39% Synergy $14.63
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+39% Synergy $26.98
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+39% Synergy $1.53
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+39% Synergy $6.08
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+39% Synergy $1.51
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+38% Synergy $9.80
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+37% Synergy $0.56
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+37% Synergy $8.04
Sylvan Safekeeper Sylvan Safekeeper
+36% Synergy $8.62
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+36% Synergy $25.95
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+33% Synergy $1.09
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+33% Synergy $0.43
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+32% Synergy $12.94
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+30% Synergy $11.41
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+25% Synergy $5.75
Trickster's Elk Trickster's Elk
+24% Synergy $0.12
Overlord of the Hauntwoods Overlord of the Hauntwoods
+23% Synergy $14.35
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+21% Synergy $1.56
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+21% Synergy $4.76
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+21% Synergy $0.93
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+21% Synergy $7.44
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+20% Synergy $0.11
Chlorophant Chlorophant
+20% Synergy $0.55
Sisterhood of Karn Sisterhood of Karn
+20% Synergy $0.15
Battlefield Scrounger Battlefield Scrounger
+20% Synergy $0.02
Graham O'Brien Graham O'Brien
+20% Synergy $0.16
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
+20% Synergy $191.51
Dowsing Shaman Dowsing Shaman
+20% Synergy $0.13
Westgate Regent Westgate Regent
+20% Synergy $0.19
Excavating Anurid Excavating Anurid
+20% Synergy $0.05
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+20% Synergy $0.97
Mindwrack Demon Mindwrack Demon
+20% Synergy $0.32
Geralf's Messenger Geralf's Messenger
+20% Synergy $1.11
The Tarrasque The Tarrasque
+20% Synergy $2.86
Poxwalkers Poxwalkers
+20% Synergy $8.38
Lord of the Void Lord of the Void
+20% Synergy $11.30
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+20% Synergy $0.14
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+20% Synergy $6.70
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+14% Synergy $14.61
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+13% Synergy $1.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.19

Instants

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

Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+57% Synergy $12.97
Entomb Entomb
+52% Synergy $13.77
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+44% Synergy $2.94
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+39% Synergy $22.45
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+39% Synergy $3.05
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+38% Synergy $0.44
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+36% Synergy $9.78
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+35% Synergy $5.20
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+34% Synergy $5.09
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+31% Synergy $3.46
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+30% Synergy $18.24
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+24% Synergy $1.90
Season of Renewal Season of Renewal
+20% Synergy $0.05
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+19% Synergy $7.97
Dismember Dismember
+18% Synergy $6.09
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+18% Synergy $3.88
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $5.21
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+16% Synergy $6.57
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+15% Synergy $3.45
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+14% Synergy $4.44
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+9% Synergy $0.96
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-24% Synergy $2.11

Sorceries

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

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+36% Synergy $1.11
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+34% Synergy $23.70
Reanimate Reanimate
+22% Synergy $7.64
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+21% Synergy $0.69
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+20% Synergy $0.87
Reviving Melody Reviving Melody
+20% Synergy $0.11
Behold the Beyond Behold the Beyond
+20% Synergy $0.59
Bitter Ordeal Bitter Ordeal
+20% Synergy $12.44
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+20% Synergy $4.82
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+20% Synergy $0.58
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+19% Synergy $163.90
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+19% Synergy $3.92
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+19% Synergy $10.39
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+19% Synergy $2.76
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+19% Synergy $34.12
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+19% Synergy $0.29
Final Parting Final Parting
+18% Synergy $0.33
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+18% Synergy $0.46
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+18% Synergy $12.34
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+17% Synergy $4.37
Life // Death Life // Death
+17% Synergy $0.20
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $5.65
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+14% Synergy $19.06
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+12% Synergy $0.83
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+10% Synergy $10.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+39% Synergy $29.26
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+38% Synergy $2.20
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+34% Synergy $11.59
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+20% Synergy $0.75
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+20% Synergy $4.25
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+19% Synergy $1.07
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+18% Synergy $18.82
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+17% Synergy $20.02
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $67.99

Enchantments

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

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+51% Synergy $6.79
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+50% Synergy $24.82
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+38% Synergy $252.87
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+38% Synergy $6.87
Necromancy Necromancy
+37% Synergy $6.98
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+33% Synergy $0.88
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+30% Synergy $0.31
Symbiotic Deployment Symbiotic Deployment
+20% Synergy $0.41
Thran Vigil Thran Vigil
+20% Synergy $0.18
Soul Enervation Soul Enervation
+20% Synergy $0.09
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+19% Synergy $0.08
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+19% Synergy $17.25
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+17% Synergy $12.62
Necropotence Necropotence
+17% Synergy $17.52
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+16% Synergy $0.27
Deadbridge Chant Deadbridge Chant
+14% Synergy $0.30
Crawling Infestation Crawling Infestation
+14% Synergy $0.13
Crawling Sensation Crawling Sensation
+14% Synergy $0.13
Journey to Eternity Atzal, Cave of Eternity Journey to Eternity
+14% Synergy $3.67
Insidious Roots Insidious Roots
+8% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

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

Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+46% Synergy $19.73
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+40% Synergy $6.16
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+38% Synergy $1.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+35% Synergy $38.71
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+18% Synergy $0.91
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+17% Synergy $4.30
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+16% Synergy $3.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.57
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $9.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+56% Synergy $24.69
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+38% Synergy $30.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+37% Synergy $55.47
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+37% Synergy $92.16
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+20% Synergy $445.35
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+19% Synergy $67.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+15% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
-5% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Wastewood Verge Wastewood Verge
+86% Synergy $5.76
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
+60% Synergy $8.29
Darkbore Pathway Slitherbore Pathway Darkbore Pathway
+59% Synergy $4.37
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+57% Synergy $50.15
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+55% Synergy $11.50
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+54% Synergy $15.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+54% Synergy $13.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+54% Synergy $22.75
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+53% Synergy $25.51
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+53% Synergy $9.47
Bayou Bayou
+49% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+37% Synergy $29.32
City of Brass City of Brass
+37% Synergy $17.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+34% Synergy $30.44
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+34% Synergy $14.12
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+31% Synergy $21.61
Nurturing Peatland Nurturing Peatland
+27% Synergy $5.28
Blooming Marsh Blooming Marsh
+27% Synergy $1.32
Gemstone Mine Gemstone Mine
+20% Synergy $0.86
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy $0.45
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+11% Synergy $4.85
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+8% Synergy $0.35
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+8% Synergy $0.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $3.53
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-1% Synergy $13.93
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-16% Synergy $0.21
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-19% Synergy $0.57
Tainted Wood Tainted Wood
-23% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

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

Wilson, Refined Grizzly Criminal Past Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Criminal Past Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Criminal Past
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cloakwood Hermit Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cloakwood Hermit
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Faceless One Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Faceless One
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tormod, the Desecrator Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tormod, the Desecrator
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Miara, Thorn of the Glade Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Old Rutstein Old Rutstein
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cloakwood Hermit Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cloakwood Hermit
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tormod, the Desecrator Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tormod, the Desecrator
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sengir, the Dark Baron Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Egon, God of Death Egon, God of Death
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Shadow Thieves Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Acolyte of Bahamut Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Acolyte of Bahamut
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Cloakwood Hermit Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Cloakwood Hermit
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Tormod, the Desecrator Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tormod, the Desecrator
Skanos Dragonheart Criminal Past Skanos Dragonheart // Criminal Past
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Viconia, Drow Apostate Criminal Past Viconia, Drow Apostate // Criminal Past
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Agent of the Iron Throne Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Acolyte of Bahamut Viconia, Drow Apostate // Acolyte of Bahamut
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tormod, the Desecrator Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Master Chef Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Master Chef
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Scion of Halaster Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Criminal Past Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Criminal Past
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Cultist of the Absolute Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Cultist of the Absolute
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Agent of the Iron Throne Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Agent of the Iron Throne
Skanos Dragonheart Scion of Halaster Skanos Dragonheart // Scion of Halaster
Old Stickfingers Old Stickfingers
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Iron Throne Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Iron Throne
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Criminal Past Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Criminal Past
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cultist of the Absolute Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cultist of the Absolute
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Skanos Dragonheart Haunted One Skanos Dragonheart // Haunted One
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One

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