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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Price tag $0.65

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%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin Birthing Pod game on their own.

Natural Order Natural Order
+98% Synergy $35.42
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+96% Synergy $115.65
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+95% Synergy $1626.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+92% Synergy $119.25
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+91% Synergy $3.83
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+87% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+99% Synergy $7.42
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+99% Synergy $0.25
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+99% Synergy $0.30
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+99% Synergy $1.94
Woodland Bellower Woodland Bellower
+99% Synergy $4.74
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+99% Synergy $9.52
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+99% Synergy $25.56
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+99% Synergy $52.40
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+99% Synergy $1.45
Voyaging Satyr Voyaging Satyr
+99% Synergy $0.23
Hyrax Tower Scout Hyrax Tower Scout
+99% Synergy $0.25
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+98% Synergy $3.27
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+98% Synergy $8.05
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+98% Synergy $17.33
Endurance Endurance
+98% Synergy $2.88
Regal Force Regal Force
+98% Synergy $4.61
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+97% Synergy $17.02
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+97% Synergy $1.95
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+96% Synergy $12.10
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+96% Synergy $27.39
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+96% Synergy $2.90
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+95% Synergy $15.05
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+95% Synergy $4.08
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+95% Synergy $4.63
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+95% Synergy $5.92
Tinder Wall Tinder Wall
+95% Synergy $1.21
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+94% Synergy $0.79
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+94% Synergy $1.35
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+93% Synergy $3.78
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+92% Synergy $0.29
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+92% Synergy $6.22
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+90% Synergy $5.38
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+89% Synergy $3.00
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+89% Synergy $7.57
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+84% Synergy $1.96
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+83% Synergy $2.22
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+83% Synergy $9.08
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+74% Synergy $5.30
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+71% Synergy $8.98
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+67% Synergy $0.31
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+54% Synergy $0.92
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+100% Synergy $1.69
Coercive Recruiter Coercive Recruiter
+100% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+99% Synergy $5.16
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+96% Synergy $7.31
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+95% Synergy $7.25
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+94% Synergy $10.96
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+93% Synergy $4.56
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+93% Synergy $11.81
Abrade Abrade
+84% Synergy $0.31
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+83% Synergy $71.17

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin.

Sylvan Tutor Sylvan Tutor
+99% Synergy $50.65
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+97% Synergy $8.04
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+96% Synergy $4.18
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+95% Synergy $31.38
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+93% Synergy $33.57

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin Birthing Pod decks.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+99% Synergy $12.12

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin decks.

Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+89% Synergy $27.56
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+88% Synergy $2.12
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+84% Synergy $0.58
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+61% Synergy $5.09

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin Birthing Pod build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Ikoria Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria Invasion of Ikoria
+96% Synergy $12.63

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin Birthing Pod decks.

Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
+99% Synergy $4.72
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+99% Synergy $19.67
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+97% Synergy $45.74
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+80% Synergy $49.49

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin's Birthing Pod strategy.

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+99% Synergy $40.69
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+99% Synergy $40.70
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+22% Synergy $1.34

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin's Birthing Pod decks.

Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+98% Synergy $3.08
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+97% Synergy $8.04
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+96% Synergy $35.43
City of Brass City of Brass
+96% Synergy $11.44
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+93% Synergy $30.56
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+93% Synergy $37.51
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+92% Synergy $29.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+92% Synergy $30.77
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+92% Synergy $10.01
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+91% Synergy $35.75
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+90% Synergy $12.38
Taiga Taiga
+87% Synergy
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+79% Synergy $2.91
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+68% Synergy $19.18
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+65% Synergy $6.61
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+60% Synergy $0.41
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+53% Synergy $7.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.09

Similar Commanders

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

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