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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin
Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 100%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

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

Sowing Mycospawn Sowing Mycospawn
+99% Synergy $2.32
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+99% Synergy $0.11
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+97% Synergy $10.73
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+97% Synergy $3.82
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+97% Synergy $6.83
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+97% Synergy $1.57
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+93% Synergy $0.36
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+91% Synergy $1.95
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+88% Synergy $1.86
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+81% Synergy $7.47
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+71% Synergy $11.72
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+67% Synergy $0.24
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+66% Synergy $21.71
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+66% Synergy $0.28
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+66% Synergy $5.56
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+66% Synergy $0.73
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+66% Synergy $3.46
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+65% Synergy $8.15
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+65% Synergy $0.23
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+63% Synergy $23.10
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+63% Synergy $0.93
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+63% Synergy $1.17
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
+63% Synergy $0.41
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+61% Synergy $0.50
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+60% Synergy $0.83
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+60% Synergy $3.09
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+59% Synergy $31.45
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+56% Synergy $5.90
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+56% Synergy $24.60
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+48% Synergy $1.16
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+48% Synergy $2.99
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+39% Synergy $0.48
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+33% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+32% Synergy $0.23
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+32% Synergy $0.93
Hyrax Tower Scout Hyrax Tower Scout
+32% Synergy $0.08
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+32% Synergy $0.15
Endurance Endurance
+32% Synergy $7.55
Regal Force Regal Force
+31% Synergy $3.39
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+31% Synergy $30.81
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+30% Synergy $1.14
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+28% Synergy $12.22
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+28% Synergy $11.40
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+28% Synergy $6.47
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+28% Synergy $1.04
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+27% Synergy $2.91
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+24% Synergy $0.18
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+22% Synergy $3.97
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+17% Synergy $0.69
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+14% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+62% Synergy $4.06
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+54% Synergy $21.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+51% Synergy $52.71
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+43% Synergy $5.43
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+32% Synergy $3.25
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+32% Synergy $2.61
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+32% Synergy $7.59
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+28% Synergy $5.44
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+28% Synergy $6.72
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+28% Synergy $6.36
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+27% Synergy $9.63
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+27% Synergy $4.84
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+26% Synergy $5.02
Abrade Abrade
+18% Synergy $0.18

Sorceries

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

Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+90% Synergy $0.65
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+63% Synergy $1.64
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+63% Synergy $8.13
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+61% Synergy $16.74
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+59% Synergy $24.29
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+33% Synergy $0.50
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+32% Synergy $36.54
Natural Order Natural Order
+31% Synergy $18.45
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+31% Synergy $4.38
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+30% Synergy $2.12
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+28% Synergy $2.97
Gamble Gamble
+26% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy $28.80
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+33% Synergy $9.69
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+32% Synergy $10.98
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+19% Synergy $64.05

Enchantments

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

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+50% Synergy $0.22
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+32% Synergy $3.68
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+32% Synergy $245.33
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+31% Synergy $8.36
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+25% Synergy $3.99
Greater Good Greater Good
+24% Synergy $4.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+22% Synergy $25.43
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+21% Synergy $0.97

Utility Lands

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

Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+94% Synergy $5.47
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+90% Synergy $7.92
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+65% Synergy $13.61
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+64% Synergy $39.21
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+62% Synergy $993.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+59% Synergy $94.95
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+48% Synergy $32.58
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+33% Synergy $5.08
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+32% Synergy $1.74
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+31% Synergy $0.65
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+30% Synergy $1.28
War Room War Room
+30% Synergy $3.04
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+28% Synergy $0.39
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+24% Synergy $4.56
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+15% Synergy $7.90
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.29

Mana Artifacts

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+63% Synergy $78.39
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+32% Synergy $383.77
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+31% Synergy $32.90
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+31% Synergy $719.33
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+30% Synergy $38.46
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+30% Synergy $110.22
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+30% Synergy $26.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+21% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+98% Synergy $25.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+61% Synergy $23.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+59% Synergy $22.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+59% Synergy $25.96
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+59% Synergy $18.62
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+57% Synergy $8.85
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+56% Synergy $5.94
Taiga Taiga
+55% Synergy
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+44% Synergy $2.43
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+38% Synergy $12.56
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+31% Synergy $6.61
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+30% Synergy $12.54
City of Brass City of Brass
+30% Synergy $19.91
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+30% Synergy $24.27
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+30% Synergy $38.19
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+28% Synergy $0.60
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy $32.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+26% Synergy $13.01
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+25% Synergy $10.16
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+19% Synergy $5.96
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

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

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
The Fugitive Doctor Rose Noble The Fugitive Doctor // Rose Noble
The Thirteenth Doctor Rose Noble The Thirteenth Doctor // Rose Noble
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Tana, the Bloodsower Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tana, the Bloodsower
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Thrasios, Triton Hero Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tana, the Bloodsower Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tana, the Bloodsower
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Thrasios, Triton Hero Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Barbara Wright The Third Doctor // Barbara Wright
Tana, the Bloodsower Thrasios, Triton Hero Tana, the Bloodsower // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Ryan Sinclair The Third Doctor // Ryan Sinclair
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Thrasios, Triton Hero Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
The Fugitive Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fugitive Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
Akiri, Line-Slinger Thrasios, Triton Hero Akiri, Line-Slinger // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Skanos Dragonheart Cultist of the Absolute Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Thrasios, Triton Hero Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
The Fugitive Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fugitive Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Thrasios, Triton Hero Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Fourteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Thrasios, Triton Hero Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Thrasios, Triton Hero
The Seventh Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Seventh Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Thirteenth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Thirteenth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Alena, Kessig Trapper Thrasios, Triton Hero Alena, Kessig Trapper // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Tana, the Bloodsower Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Tana, the Bloodsower
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tana, the Bloodsower Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Yasova Dragonclaw Yasova Dragonclaw
Minsc, Beloved Ranger Minsc, Beloved Ranger
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Candlekeep Sage Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Candlekeep Sage
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Candlekeep Sage Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Candlekeep Sage
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Thrasios, Triton Hero Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Krark, the Thumbless Thrasios, Triton Hero Krark, the Thumbless // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Tasigur, the Golden Fang Tasigur, the Golden Fang
Rayami, First of the Fallen Rayami, First of the Fallen
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit

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