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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor
Price tag $0.50

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Sword Coast Sailor
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Playstyle & Strategy

Big Mana 16% Clones 9% Exile 9% Ramp 9% Sea Creatures 7%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor's Big Mana builds — cards that lean hardest into the Big Mana theme.

Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+68% Synergy $1.33
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+67% Synergy $0.33
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+55% Synergy $0.38
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+54% Synergy $0.33
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+54% Synergy $1.28
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+51% Synergy $0.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+39% Synergy $0.55
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+38% Synergy $0.34
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+34% Synergy $0.43
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+33% Synergy $0.40

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor Big Mana game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $34.33

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Big Mana plan in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Evercoat Ursine Evercoat Ursine
+42% Synergy $0.31
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+42% Synergy $0.64
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+42% Synergy $0.69
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+42% Synergy $3.66
Primeval Protector Primeval Protector
+42% Synergy $0.68
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+41% Synergy $1.04
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+40% Synergy $0.18
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+38% Synergy $0.26
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+38% Synergy $0.65
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+38% Synergy $0.66
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+38% Synergy $0.42
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+38% Synergy $0.30
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+37% Synergy $0.61
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+37% Synergy $0.24
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+37% Synergy $0.35
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+37% Synergy $5.85
Terastodon Terastodon
+35% Synergy $0.37
Starwinder Starwinder
+34% Synergy $0.95
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+31% Synergy $0.33
Tam, Mindful First-Year Tam, Mindful First-Year
+31% Synergy $0.53
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+30% Synergy $0.55
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+30% Synergy $0.30
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+28% Synergy $0.59
Overcharged Amalgam Overcharged Amalgam
+28% Synergy $0.50
Draining Whelk Draining Whelk
+28% Synergy $0.38
The Sixth Doctor The Sixth Doctor
+28% Synergy $0.30
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+28% Synergy $1.10
Plaxmanta Plaxmanta
+28% Synergy $0.34
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+27% Synergy $0.24
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+27% Synergy $0.45
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+27% Synergy $0.39
Maelstrom Colossus Maelstrom Colossus
+27% Synergy $0.30
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+27% Synergy $0.25
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+27% Synergy $0.23
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+26% Synergy $0.46
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+26% Synergy $1.21
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+26% Synergy $0.38
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+26% Synergy $0.32
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+26% Synergy $7.24
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+26% Synergy $4.47
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+24% Synergy $0.24
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+24% Synergy $1.39
Clifftop Lookout Clifftop Lookout
+23% Synergy $0.30
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+23% Synergy $0.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.34
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+21% Synergy $29.46
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+18% Synergy $0.90
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+15% Synergy $0.50
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.38
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+13% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor's Big Mana deck ahead.

Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+36% Synergy $0.27
Reclaim Reclaim
+27% Synergy $0.15
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+25% Synergy $0.38
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+18% Synergy $1.00
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.29
Flatline Flatline
+14% Synergy $0.40
You See a Guard Approach You See a Guard Approach
+14% Synergy $0.22
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+14% Synergy $0.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+13% Synergy $1.62
Change of Plans Change of Plans
+13% Synergy $12.22
Defend the Rider Defend the Rider
+13% Synergy $0.56
Jaheira's Respite Jaheira's Respite
+13% Synergy $0.66
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+12% Synergy $4.15
Naturalize Naturalize
+12% Synergy $0.26
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+11% Synergy $3.04
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+11% Synergy $0.98
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+10% Synergy $4.28
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.38
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+9% Synergy $7.21
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+8% Synergy $0.24
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+7% Synergy $2.68
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $1.03
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $5.19
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-1% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.39
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.54
Beast Within Beast Within
-34% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Big Mana game plan forward for Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor.

Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+32% Synergy $0.29
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.29
Salvage Salvage
+14% Synergy $0.68
Wave of Vitriol Wave of Vitriol
+14% Synergy $1.77
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+14% Synergy $0.20
Malevolent Rumble Malevolent Rumble
+13% Synergy $0.29
Venture Forth Venture Forth
+13% Synergy $0.34
Dance of the Tumbleweeds Dance of the Tumbleweeds
+13% Synergy $0.25
Boundless Realms Boundless Realms
+13% Synergy $4.30
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.34
Ravenform Ravenform
+10% Synergy $0.45
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+9% Synergy $0.21
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+8% Synergy $1.54
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+4% Synergy $0.92
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $3.82
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.53
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-11% Synergy $0.47
Three Visits Three Visits
-11% Synergy $4.60
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor Big Mana decks.

The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+28% Synergy $0.41
Mirror Shield Mirror Shield
+14% Synergy $0.50
Brainstone Brainstone
+13% Synergy $0.29
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+13% Synergy $1.67
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+12% Synergy $8.87
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $9.18
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+10% Synergy $2.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Big Mana strategy in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor decks.

Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+25% Synergy $0.27
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+25% Synergy $0.29
Observed Stasis Observed Stasis
+16% Synergy $0.24
Ancestral Knowledge Ancestral Knowledge
+14% Synergy $7.61
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
+14% Synergy $0.11
Vault 87: Forced Evolution Vault 87: Forced Evolution
+14% Synergy $0.32
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+14% Synergy $0.26
Ichthyomorphosis Ichthyomorphosis
+14% Synergy $0.13
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+14% Synergy $0.13
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+14% Synergy $0.40
Teferi's Veil Teferi's Veil
+14% Synergy $0.99
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+13% Synergy $0.21
Nature's Will Nature's Will
+13% Synergy $8.03
Lignify Lignify
+12% Synergy $1.73
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+12% Synergy $1.58
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+12% Synergy $0.33
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+12% Synergy $10.88
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+10% Synergy $0.24
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+10% Synergy $2.18
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+5% Synergy $0.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+0% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor's Big Mana game plan.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.75
Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+10% Synergy $0.35
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+8% Synergy $1.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor Big Mana decks.

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+26% Synergy $0.29
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+26% Synergy $0.75
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+16% Synergy $0.34
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+13% Synergy $0.38
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+10% Synergy $7.01
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+9% Synergy $0.63
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+9% Synergy $1.86
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+9% Synergy $2.04
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+9% Synergy $0.77
Rivendell Rivendell
+9% Synergy $1.96
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.33
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor's Big Mana strategy.

Moonsnare Prototype Moonsnare Prototype
+13% Synergy $0.26
Simic Signet Simic Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-37% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor's Big Mana decks.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+37% Synergy $0.31
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+22% Synergy $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.24
Wastes Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.81
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+12% Synergy $0.39
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+12% Synergy $0.11
Littjara Mirrorlake Littjara Mirrorlake
+10% Synergy $0.29
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+10% Synergy $9.70
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $0.89
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+6% Synergy $0.25
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+6% Synergy $0.47
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.33
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $5.19
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
0% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-2% Synergy $0.87
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.34
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $1.57
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-5% Synergy $11.09
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.97
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.34
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-19% Synergy $0.32
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-25% Synergy $0.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-33% Synergy $9.06

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Sword Coast Sailor: Big Mana.

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Halana, Kessig Ranger Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kodama of the East Tree Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kodama of the East Tree
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Thrasios, Triton Hero Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Sixth Doctor Susan Foreman The Sixth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kodama of the East Tree Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kodama of the East Tree
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
The Tenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Tenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Esior, Wardwing Familiar Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Halana, Kessig Ranger Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Halana, Kessig Ranger
The Thirteenth Doctor Susan Foreman The Thirteenth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Third Doctor Susan Foreman The Third Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Eighth Doctor Susan Foreman The Eighth Doctor // Susan Foreman
The Tenth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Tenth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
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 Hardy Outlander Alora, Merry Thief // Hardy Outlander
Alora, Merry Thief Master Chef Alora, Merry Thief // Master Chef
Alora, Merry Thief Raised by Giants Alora, Merry Thief // Raised by Giants
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Candlekeep Sage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Candlekeep Sage
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Clan Crafter Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Clan Crafter
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Dungeon Delver Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Dungeon Delver
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Feywild Visitor Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Feywild Visitor
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Shameless Charlatan Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Shameless Charlatan
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Agent of the Shadow Thieves Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Candlekeep Sage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Candlekeep Sage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Clan Crafter Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Clan Crafter
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Dungeon Delver Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Dungeon Delver
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Feywild Visitor Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Feywild Visitor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Shameless Charlatan Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Shameless Charlatan
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Alena, Kessig Trapper Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alena, Kessig Trapper // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alena, Kessig Trapper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Alena, Kessig Trapper // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Alena, Kessig Trapper Kodama of the East Tree Alena, Kessig Trapper // Kodama of the East Tree

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
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Haunted One Haunted One
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Master Chef Master Chef
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
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
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Faceless One Faceless One
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier