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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Price tag $0.68

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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Mana Pool $0.39
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High Synergy Cards

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

Sowing Mycospawn Sowing Mycospawn
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.76
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.13
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $35.52
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.47
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.21
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.78
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.00
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.55
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.67
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.96

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $113.03
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $1630.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $125.33
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+54% Synergy in 67% of decks $29.87
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $436.50
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $477.70
Natural Order Natural Order
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $35.58
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1121.07
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $166.63
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.64
Gamble Gamble
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.87
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $40.79

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 in 100% of decks $1.76
Three Tree Mascot Three Tree Mascot
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.13
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.47
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.21
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.78
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.00
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.67
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.96
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.09
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $14.66
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+71% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.28
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+67% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $25.09
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.32
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $7.87
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.96
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+66% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.14
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $8.07
Regal Behemoth Regal Behemoth
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.87
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $27.00
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.12
Augur of Autumn Augur of Autumn
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.22
Ruric Thar, the Unbowed Ruric Thar, the Unbowed
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.65
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $3.69
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.01
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+60% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.26
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $40.11
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.00
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+56% Synergy in 67% of decks $25.99
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+48% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.62
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+48% Synergy in 67% of decks $9.73
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+39% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.37
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.32
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.35
Hyrax Tower Scout Hyrax Tower Scout
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.19
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.24
Endurance Endurance
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.33
Regal Force Regal Force
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.55
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $51.64
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.25
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.41
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.81
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.10
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.90
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.97
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.08
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+17% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.81
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+14% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.25

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 in 67% of decks $7.46
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+54% Synergy in 67% of decks $29.87
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+51% Synergy in 67% of decks $76.05
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.20
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.84
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.98
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.33
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.90
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.30
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.11
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $10.49
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.49
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.64
Abrade Abrade
+18% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.20

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 in 100% of decks $1.24
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.71
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $7.55
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $30.82
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $32.69
The Great Aurora The Great Aurora
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.60
Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $49.88
Natural Order Natural Order
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $35.58
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $6.64
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.53
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.77
Gamble Gamble
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.87
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $40.79
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.36
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $17.58
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $61.61

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 in 67% of decks $0.80
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.40
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $436.50
Lurking Predators Lurking Predators
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $18.45
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+25% Synergy in 67% of decks $4.67
Greater Good Greater Good
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.80
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+22% Synergy in 33% of decks $27.48
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.69

Battles

Battles that give Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $11.83

Utility Lands

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

Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.55
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.29
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+65% Synergy in 67% of decks $19.19
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+64% Synergy in 67% of decks $44.36
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+62% Synergy in 67% of decks $1630.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $125.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+48% Synergy in 67% of decks $46.60
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.73
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.92
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.47
War Room War Room
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.54
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+15% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.95
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.

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+63% Synergy in 67% of decks $113.03
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $477.70
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $40.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $1121.07
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $37.89
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $166.63
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $42.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+21% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25

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 in 100% of decks $35.52
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+61% Synergy in 67% of decks $33.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $30.99
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $35.33
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+59% Synergy in 67% of decks $28.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+57% Synergy in 67% of decks $12.04
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.86
Taiga Taiga
+55% Synergy in 67% of decks
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+44% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.86
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+38% Synergy in 67% of decks $18.91
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.10
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+30% Synergy in 67% of decks $5.35
City of Brass City of Brass
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $12.51
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $33.96
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $61.38
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+28% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.56
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+27% Synergy in 33% of decks $29.95
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+26% Synergy in 33% of decks $20.13
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.86
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+19% Synergy in 33% of decks $9.00
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.23

Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin Deck Stats

Based on 3 Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 48
  • Instant 6
  • Sorcery 6
  • Artifact 5
  • Enchantment 4
  • Battle 1
  • Land 28

Lands: 10 basic, 18 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
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
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
The Fourteenth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourteenth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cloakwood Hermit Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
The Fifteenth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fifteenth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Thrasios, Triton Hero Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Thrasios, Triton Hero

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