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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 Ramp builds — cards that lean hardest into the Ramp theme.

Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+82% Synergy $0.69
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+65% Synergy $1.04
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+62% Synergy $0.30
Colossal Skyturtle Colossal Skyturtle
+61% Synergy $0.61
Bonny Pall, Clearcutter Bonny Pall, Clearcutter
+61% Synergy $0.37
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+55% Synergy $0.37
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+48% Synergy $0.34
Three Visits Three Visits
+41% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+34% Synergy $1.96

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+24% Synergy $131.68
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+12% Synergy $30.02
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+4% Synergy $3.71
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

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

Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+49% Synergy $0.64
Bloomvine Regent Bloomvine Regent
+49% Synergy $1.33
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+48% Synergy $0.38
Artisan of Kozilek Artisan of Kozilek
+48% Synergy $0.46
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+47% Synergy $0.38
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+47% Synergy $0.18
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+46% Synergy $7.98
Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+46% Synergy $0.33
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+45% Synergy $0.66
Starwinder Starwinder
+44% Synergy $0.95
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
+36% Synergy $0.50
Subtlety Subtlety
+32% Synergy $12.89
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+32% Synergy $1.68
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+32% Synergy $6.87
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+32% Synergy $0.35
Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
+31% Synergy $0.23
Augmenter Pugilist Echoing Equation Augmenter Pugilist
+31% Synergy $0.32
Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+31% Synergy $0.33
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+31% Synergy $27.12
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+31% Synergy $0.11
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+31% Synergy $0.34
Garruk's Packleader Garruk's Packleader
+31% Synergy $0.32
Hydra Omnivore Hydra Omnivore
+30% Synergy $0.53
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
+30% Synergy $0.34
Meteor Golem Meteor Golem
+30% Synergy $0.31
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+29% Synergy $1.33
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
+29% Synergy $0.24
Ilysian Caryatid Ilysian Caryatid
+29% Synergy $0.26
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+29% Synergy $27.41
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $1.22
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+27% Synergy $1.84
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+27% Synergy $0.35
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+25% Synergy $2.18
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
+24% Synergy $3.11
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+22% Synergy $0.90
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+20% Synergy $0.30
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+18% Synergy $6.60
Lore Weaver Lore Weaver
+16% Synergy $0.20
Colossal Dreadmaw Colossal Dreadmaw
+16% Synergy $0.10
Avatar of Growth Avatar of Growth
+16% Synergy $25.08
Green Slime Green Slime
+16% Synergy $1.58
Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait Aesi, Tyrant of Gyre Strait
+15% Synergy $10.73
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+15% Synergy $1.13
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+14% Synergy $3.26
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+14% Synergy $2.09
Sakura-Tribe Scout Sakura-Tribe Scout
+13% Synergy $2.54
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
+12% Synergy $0.24
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
+8% Synergy $15.80
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+3% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $5.19
You Happen On a Glade You Happen On a Glade
+16% Synergy $0.23
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+15% Synergy $0.49
Reclaim Reclaim
+15% Synergy $0.15
Smuggler's Surprise Smuggler's Surprise
+15% Synergy $4.15
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+15% Synergy $4.32
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+14% Synergy $0.29
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+13% Synergy $3.04
Zimone's Hypothesis Zimone's Hypothesis
+13% Synergy $0.27
March of Swirling Mist March of Swirling Mist
+13% Synergy $5.40
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+13% Synergy $0.33
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+12% Synergy $0.36
Resculpt Resculpt
+11% Synergy $0.38
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+11% Synergy $0.34
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+11% Synergy $5.55
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+10% Synergy $0.24
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+10% Synergy $0.27
Double Major Double Major
+8% Synergy $3.08
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+6% Synergy $2.53
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+6% Synergy $1.00
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.32
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
+4% Synergy $0.24
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.38
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $56.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.39
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy $14.29
Beast Within Beast Within
-31% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Map the Frontier Map the Frontier
+32% Synergy $0.08
Explore Explore
+29% Synergy $0.29
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+28% Synergy $0.21
Long Rest Long Rest
+16% Synergy $0.20
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+16% Synergy $0.96
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+16% Synergy $0.18
Time of Need Time of Need
+16% Synergy $4.18
Hunting Wilds Hunting Wilds
+16% Synergy $0.63
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+16% Synergy $0.36
Glimpse the Core Glimpse the Core
+15% Synergy $0.23
Nanogene Conversion Nanogene Conversion
+15% Synergy $7.52
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+15% Synergy $0.13
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+14% Synergy $0.16
Broken Bond Broken Bond
+12% Synergy $0.28
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.47
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+7% Synergy $0.39
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.53
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.68
Whelming Wave Whelming Wave
+6% Synergy $1.10
Cultivate Cultivate
-29% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Instrument of the Bards Instrument of the Bards
+16% Synergy $0.31
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+16% Synergy $0.78
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+16% Synergy $1.21
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+15% Synergy $9.79
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+14% Synergy $9.18
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $1.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.66
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+7% Synergy $62.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+49% Synergy $0.26
Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+30% Synergy $0.29
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty
+16% Synergy $1.03
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+15% Synergy $0.33
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.27
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+13% Synergy $0.22
Case of the Locked Hothouse Case of the Locked Hothouse
+13% Synergy $1.79
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+13% Synergy $1.06
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+12% Synergy $0.36
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+12% Synergy $2.18
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+12% Synergy $8.56
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+11% Synergy $1.41
Spelunking Spelunking
+11% Synergy $4.32
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+11% Synergy $8.73
Burgeoning Burgeoning
+9% Synergy $35.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+8% Synergy $0.47
Exploration Exploration
+4% Synergy $34.14
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
0% Synergy $2.09
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
0% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+12% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+45% Synergy $0.31
Wasteland Wasteland
+32% Synergy $28.26
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+27% Synergy $49.11
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+16% Synergy $0.33
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+15% Synergy $3.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $27.39
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+14% Synergy $0.75
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+14% Synergy $22.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+12% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+12% Synergy $0.19
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $14.92
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+11% Synergy $0.26
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+10% Synergy $4.25
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+17% Synergy $1.04
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+16% Synergy $1.24
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.23
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+15% Synergy $0.26
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+3% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.92
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-29% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-30% Synergy $1.84

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+43% Synergy $0.68
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+41% Synergy $28.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+40% Synergy $38.56
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+40% Synergy $19.37
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+39% Synergy $0.30
Drowner of Truth Drowned Jungle Drowner of Truth
+31% Synergy $0.11
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
+30% Synergy $1.57
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.27
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+30% Synergy $11.09
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+28% Synergy $1.22
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+24% Synergy $17.02
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+23% Synergy $10.13
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
+23% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+22% Synergy $15.03
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+21% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $5.19
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+21% Synergy $0.87
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+19% Synergy $9.06
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+19% Synergy $35.70
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+15% Synergy $3.79
Tangled Florahedron Tangled Vale Tangled Florahedron
+15% Synergy $0.39
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+14% Synergy $1.73
Manor Gate Manor Gate
+14% Synergy $0.81
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.34
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+14% Synergy $6.46
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+14% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+13% Synergy $0.36
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+13% Synergy $4.97
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+12% Synergy $0.35
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
+12% Synergy $6.37
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+12% Synergy $6.83
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+11% Synergy $0.25
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+11% Synergy $0.42
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+11% Synergy $0.21
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.27
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+10% Synergy $37.94
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+9% Synergy $34.97
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
+9% Synergy $0.18
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.47
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+7% Synergy $3.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $5.68
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.34
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+2% Synergy
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+0% Synergy $0.29
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+0% Synergy $0.14
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.05
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.24

Similar Commanders

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

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