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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Price tag $0.69

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% Lands Matter 13% Ramp 13% Shapeshifters 13%

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 // Shameless Charlatan's abilities and overall game plan.

Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+35% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.20
Vesuvan Shapeshifter Vesuvan Shapeshifter
+35% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.36
Augmenter Pugilist Echoing Equation Augmenter Pugilist
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.34
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy in 43% of decks $11.13
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+32% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.82
Vizier of Many Faces Vizier of Many Faces
+28% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.35
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.25
Mirrorhall Mimic Ghastly Mimicry Mirrorhall Mimic
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.66
Wayward Swordtooth Wayward Swordtooth
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.82
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.48

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 in 29% of decks $2.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.55
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+13% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy in 29% of decks $13.57
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.24
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+5% Synergy in 36% of decks $2.50
Farseek Farseek
+5% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.30
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.71
Cultivate Cultivate
-20% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.47

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy in 21% of decks $29.87

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 in 38% of decks $0.29
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+32% Synergy in 36% of decks $7.11
Gigantoplasm Gigantoplasm
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.76
Wall of Stolen Identity Wall of Stolen Identity
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.78
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+21% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.33
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.42
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.19
Bramble Sovereign Bramble Sovereign
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.78
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $37.59
Altered Ego Altered Ego
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.24
Masked Vandal Masked Vandal
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.59
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.53
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.87
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.46
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $8.07
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $33.00
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $9.73
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $9.82
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+5% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.62
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.54
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+2% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.42
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy in 21% of decks $8.28

Instants

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

Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.71
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-23% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31

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 in 21% of decks $0.30
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-20% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.01

Utility Artifacts

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

Monster Manual Monster Manual
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $7.36
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy in 21% of decks $4.83

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 in 21% of decks $8.17
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+13% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.80
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.63

Utility Lands

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

Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.46
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy in 29% of decks $13.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.35
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.39
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
0% Synergy in 21% of decks $46.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+20% Synergy in 21% of decks $6.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-24% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-28% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.39

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 in 36% of decks $0.34
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+18% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.31
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+16% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.31
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+8% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.35
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+7% Synergy in 29% of decks $4.53
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+7% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.91
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.23
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.28
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+3% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.31
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.17
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+1% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.50
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy in 43% of decks $3.84
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-3% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-3% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.10
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-8% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-15% Synergy in 29% of decks $9.22
Command Tower Command Tower
-21% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.22

Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan Deck Stats

Based on 14 Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 37
  • Instant 7
  • Sorcery 7
  • Artifact 6
  • Enchantment 5
  • Land 36

Lands: 19 basic, 17 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Alora, Merry Thief Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
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The Thirteenth Doctor Romana II The Thirteenth Doctor // Romana II
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Alena, Kessig Trapper Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Alena, Kessig Trapper // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
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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
Haunted One Haunted One
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
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