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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler
Price tag $0.45

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Tavern Brawler

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#2866 Current Rank
#2932 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler decks.

Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+18% Synergy $0.17
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+17% Synergy $0.41
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
+9% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Laelia, the Blade Reforged Laelia, the Blade Reforged
+52% Synergy $0.33
Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+49% Synergy $0.97
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+48% Synergy $5.00
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+44% Synergy $0.34
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+42% Synergy $4.81
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+40% Synergy $6.80
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+40% Synergy $5.50
Green Slime Green Slime
+32% Synergy $2.04
Kami of Celebration Kami of Celebration
+30% Synergy $0.33
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+28% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler decks.

Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+28% Synergy $0.68
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+15% Synergy $0.47
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+6% Synergy $0.38
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+5% Synergy $0.51
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+4% Synergy $1.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.30
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.59
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-1% Synergy $26.15
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-3% Synergy $18.72
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $46.20

Creatures

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

Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+26% Synergy $1.32
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+24% Synergy $10.52
Battle Mammoth Battle Mammoth
+23% Synergy $0.41
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar
+22% Synergy $0.42
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+21% Synergy $1.05
Undermountain Adventurer Undermountain Adventurer
+21% Synergy $0.20
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
+21% Synergy $0.27
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+19% Synergy $3.11
Party Thrasher Party Thrasher
+19% Synergy $0.38
End-Raze Forerunners End-Raze Forerunners
+18% Synergy $0.49
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+16% Synergy $4.04
Tectonic Giant Tectonic Giant
+16% Synergy $0.20
Prosperous Innkeeper Prosperous Innkeeper
+16% Synergy $0.21
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+15% Synergy $3.97
Urabrask the Hidden Urabrask the Hidden
+14% Synergy $1.69
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+14% Synergy $7.14
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+14% Synergy $0.13
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+13% Synergy $1.14
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+12% Synergy $0.48
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
+12% Synergy $0.12
Cait, Cage Brawler Cait, Cage Brawler
+12% Synergy $0.15
Ghalta, Primal Hunger Ghalta, Primal Hunger
+11% Synergy $0.57
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+11% Synergy $6.08
Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Ilharg, the Raze-Boar
+11% Synergy $3.65
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+11% Synergy $0.68
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+11% Synergy $0.10
Dream Pillager Dream Pillager
+11% Synergy $0.17
Dire Fleet Daredevil Dire Fleet Daredevil
+11% Synergy $0.11
Bonecrusher Giant Bonecrusher Giant
+11% Synergy $0.28
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+11% Synergy $2.43
Primordial Sage Primordial Sage
+10% Synergy $0.55
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+9% Synergy $0.37
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+8% Synergy $15.88
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+8% Synergy $4.05
Halana and Alena, Partners Halana and Alena, Partners
+7% Synergy $0.91
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+7% Synergy $0.43
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+6% Synergy $2.11
Savage Ventmaw Savage Ventmaw
+6% Synergy $0.84
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.11
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+6% Synergy $0.85
Hugs, Grisly Guardian Hugs, Grisly Guardian
+6% Synergy $0.80
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+5% Synergy $8.04
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+4% Synergy $3.04
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+4% Synergy $6.69
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $12.94
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+2% Synergy $1.53
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-4% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.19
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.23
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $9.23

Instants

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

Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+19% Synergy $8.75
Wyll's Reversal Wyll's Reversal
+11% Synergy $0.83
Brawl Brawl
+11% Synergy $0.40
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+10% Synergy $0.53
Prizefight Prizefight
+8% Synergy $0.14
Fog Fog
+7% Synergy $0.36
Pit Fight Pit Fight
+6% Synergy $0.18
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+5% Synergy $0.08
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $0.96
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+4% Synergy $8.49
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+4% Synergy $1.20
You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+4% Synergy $0.18
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+4% Synergy $0.22
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.57
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $2.75
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.68
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+1% Synergy $0.33
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $0.94
Ram Through Ram Through
+1% Synergy $0.51
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $0.98
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-1% Synergy $0.08
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-2% Synergy $0.20
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-2% Synergy $0.72
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $4.71
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $2.24
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-5% Synergy $0.86
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.15
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-13% Synergy $0.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-19% Synergy $11.10

Sorceries

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

Barroom Brawl Barroom Brawl
+28% Synergy $0.07
You Meet in a Tavern You Meet in a Tavern
+23% Synergy $0.06
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+22% Synergy $0.31
Explore Explore
+13% Synergy $0.26
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+12% Synergy $0.82
Long Rest Long Rest
+11% Synergy $0.12
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.02
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
+8% Synergy $0.78
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+8% Synergy $2.07
Venture Forth Venture Forth
+8% Synergy $0.32
Monstrous Emergence Monstrous Emergence
+8% Synergy $0.05
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+7% Synergy $1.38
Overwhelming Encounter Overwhelming Encounter
+7% Synergy $0.06
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+6% Synergy $0.20
Longstalk Brawl Longstalk Brawl
+6% Synergy $0.05
Full Steam Ahead Full Steam Ahead
+6% Synergy $0.05
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.07
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.29
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+5% Synergy $0.26
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+5% Synergy $0.18
Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+5% Synergy $0.31
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+5% Synergy $0.15
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+4% Synergy $0.69
Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+3% Synergy $7.39
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+2% Synergy $1.04
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+2% Synergy $1.43
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.03
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+1% Synergy $0.23
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+1% Synergy $0.17
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
0% Synergy $0.55
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $6.32
Decimate Decimate
-2% Synergy $0.16
Harmonize Harmonize
-2% Synergy $0.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.84
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-5% Synergy $4.41
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $0.77
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-6% Synergy $1.69
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-7% Synergy $2.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-8% Synergy $1.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-8% Synergy $2.73
Farseek Farseek
-9% Synergy $0.45
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-10% Synergy $0.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+15% Synergy $2.15
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+13% Synergy $0.10
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+12% Synergy $0.31
Two-Handed Axe Two-Handed Axe
+12% Synergy $0.64
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+11% Synergy $1.78
Wand of Wonder Wand of Wonder
+9% Synergy $0.53
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+8% Synergy $0.24
Brainstone Brainstone
+8% Synergy $0.17
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+7% Synergy $2.86
Tenza, Godo's Maul Tenza, Godo's Maul
+7% Synergy $0.99
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $29.26
Hot Soup Hot Soup
+6% Synergy $0.38
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.61
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $8.42
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+4% Synergy $1.93
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+4% Synergy $0.37
Mage Slayer Mage Slayer
+3% Synergy $1.53
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $6.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $17.15
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-5% Synergy $62.10

Enchantments

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

Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+20% Synergy $0.47
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+18% Synergy $0.87
Bard Class Bard Class
+16% Synergy $0.55
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+15% Synergy $15.18
Fight Rigging Fight Rigging
+9% Synergy $0.39
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+9% Synergy $0.31
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+8% Synergy $16.32
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+8% Synergy $0.10
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+6% Synergy $0.39
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+5% Synergy $7.81
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+5% Synergy $0.33
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.25
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+3% Synergy $12.35
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+3% Synergy $1.41
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+3% Synergy $5.49
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+1% Synergy $11.08
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
+1% Synergy $2.53
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $0.95
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+1% Synergy $0.37
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.31
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-2% Synergy $18.73
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
-2% Synergy $0.88
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
-3% Synergy $0.52
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-5% Synergy $0.88
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-8% Synergy $3.79
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-14% Synergy $1.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Tavern Brawler to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Vivien, Champion of the Wilds Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
+17% Synergy $0.75
Ellywick Tumblestrum Ellywick Tumblestrum
+9% Synergy $0.44
Domri Rade Domri Rade
+7% Synergy $1.46
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+3% Synergy $2.48
Xenagos, the Reveler Xenagos, the Reveler
+2% Synergy $1.29
Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
-3% Synergy $0.82

Utility Lands

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

Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+20% Synergy $0.29
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+16% Synergy $0.47
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.27
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+9% Synergy $4.30
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+7% Synergy $0.10
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+6% Synergy $0.16
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.36
Hidden Nursery Hidden Nursery
+5% Synergy $0.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.14
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+1% Synergy $0.30
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-3% Synergy $11.65
Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
-5% Synergy $1.38
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-7% Synergy $0.31
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-9% Synergy $29.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-11% Synergy $9.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+14% Synergy $0.38
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+10% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+7% Synergy $1.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.11
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+9% Synergy $6.72
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
+7% Synergy $0.15
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+5% Synergy $0.20
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.20
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+3% Synergy $0.17
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+3% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+2% Synergy $0.48
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+1% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+1% Synergy $0.18
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
0% Synergy $2.53
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
0% Synergy $5.68
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
0% Synergy $0.08
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
0% Synergy $10.25
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.13
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $10.72
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-4% Synergy $0.61
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-4% Synergy $0.82
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-5% Synergy $6.27
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-6% Synergy $0.25
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-7% Synergy $7.79
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-8% Synergy $14.12
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $7.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-10% Synergy $1.58
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.28
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-12% Synergy $0.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.22
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-15% Synergy $0.81

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