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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Price tag $0.38

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Clones 38% Eldrazi 13% Lands Matter 13% Ramp 13% Shapeshifters 13% Slivers 13%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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High Synergy Cards

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

Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+35% Synergy $2.38
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+35% Synergy $0.23
Augmenter Pugilist Echoing Equation Augmenter Pugilist
+34% Synergy $0.28
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy $7.89
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+32% Synergy $0.93
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+28% Synergy $0.16
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+27% Synergy $0.72
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+27% Synergy $0.50
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+25% Synergy $3.43
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+24% Synergy $0.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan decks.

Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+20% Synergy $3.55
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.35
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+13% Synergy $1.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $8.69
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.66
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy $1.99
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy $0.68
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.26
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.86
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $22.92

Creatures

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

Curator Beastie Curator Beastie
+33% Synergy $0.18
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+32% Synergy $4.19
Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+21% Synergy $0.37
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+21% Synergy $1.03
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+21% Synergy $5.86
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+20% Synergy $0.28
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+20% Synergy $0.46
Bramble Sovereign Bramble Sovereign
+20% Synergy $1.82
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+20% Synergy $15.83
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+20% Synergy $0.24
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+19% Synergy $0.68
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+19% Synergy $1.29
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+18% Synergy $2.83
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+16% Synergy $1.03
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+16% Synergy $7.34
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+16% Synergy $30.29
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+12% Synergy $2.75
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+12% Synergy $7.98
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.14
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy $0.93
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+3% Synergy $1.00
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+2% Synergy $0.40
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $10.10

Instants

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

Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $2.20
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-23% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+14% Synergy $0.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $5.88
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-20% Synergy $0.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+19% Synergy $4.48
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+18% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54

Enchantments

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

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+18% Synergy $4.44
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy $0.27
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+6% Synergy $0.55

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy $0.49
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $8.79
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy $0.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy $30.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+20% Synergy $4.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+31% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+18% Synergy $0.26
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+16% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.21
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy $0.21
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy $3.86
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy $5.05
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.27
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy $1.07
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.03
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+1% Synergy $1.12
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $4.91
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy $0.33
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.07
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-8% Synergy $0.33
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-15% Synergy $7.41
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

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

Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Shameless Charlatan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Shameless Charlatan
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Bill Potts The Sixth Doctor // Bill Potts
The Sixth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Sixth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Dungeon Delver Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Dungeon Delver
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
The Sixth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Sixth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourteenth Doctor Romana II The Fourteenth Doctor // Romana II
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Shameless Charlatan Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Shameless Charlatan
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Shameless Charlatan Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Shameless Charlatan
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Thrasios, Triton Hero Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Shameless Charlatan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Shameless Charlatan
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Kodama of the East Tree Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Kodama of the East Tree // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Sixth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Alora, Merry Thief Acolyte of Bahamut Alora, Merry Thief // Acolyte of Bahamut
Alora, Merry Thief Cloakwood Hermit Alora, Merry Thief // Cloakwood Hermit
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants

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
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Haunted One Haunted One
Master Chef Master Chef
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
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
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier