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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.29

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Veteran Soldier
Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3931 Current Rank

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Creatures

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

Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+100% Synergy $0.13
Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+99% Synergy $5.74
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+99% Synergy $5.00
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+99% Synergy $0.49
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+98% Synergy $30.81
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+98% Synergy $0.37
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+98% Synergy $6.53
Gaddock Teeg Gaddock Teeg
+98% Synergy $1.61
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+98% Synergy $0.83
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+98% Synergy $5.43
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+98% Synergy $0.34
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+98% Synergy $0.21
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+97% Synergy $1.05
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+97% Synergy $1.38
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+97% Synergy $18.28
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+97% Synergy $5.90
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+96% Synergy $5.29
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+96% Synergy $0.57
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+96% Synergy $5.61
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+96% Synergy $3.82
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+96% Synergy $16.80
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+96% Synergy $0.45
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+95% Synergy $13.17
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+95% Synergy $0.34
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+94% Synergy $3.97
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+93% Synergy $0.34
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+91% Synergy $10.34
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+90% Synergy $16.08
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+89% Synergy $2.06
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+87% Synergy $1.16
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+82% Synergy $42.37
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+79% Synergy $0.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+78% Synergy $11.72
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+72% Synergy $0.24
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+64% Synergy $0.51

Instants

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

Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+98% Synergy $5.44
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+97% Synergy $4.84
Silence Silence
+96% Synergy $8.06
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+95% Synergy $5.02
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+94% Synergy $4.06
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+92% Synergy $0.81
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+88% Synergy $21.91
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+85% Synergy $9.73
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+84% Synergy $32.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+46% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+33% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

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

Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+98% Synergy $1.64
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+94% Synergy $24.29
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+94% Synergy $16.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+100% Synergy $22.41
Omen Machine Omen Machine
+100% Synergy $1.27
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+100% Synergy $21.55
Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+99% Synergy $9.69
Null Rod Null Rod
+99% Synergy $74.30
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+99% Synergy $1.15
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+89% Synergy $64.05

Enchantments

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

Root Maze Root Maze
+98% Synergy $5.07
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+97% Synergy $0.97
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+96% Synergy $5.25
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+96% Synergy $0.54
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+88% Synergy $25.43
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+80% Synergy $0.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+79% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

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

City of Traitors City of Traitors
+100% Synergy $357.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+95% Synergy $94.95
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+94% Synergy $993.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+90% Synergy $3.84
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+83% Synergy $32.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+81% Synergy $7.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+100% Synergy $383.77
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+99% Synergy $78.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+98% Synergy $26.65
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+98% Synergy $62.61
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+98% Synergy $719.33
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+97% Synergy $110.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+42% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+23% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+100% Synergy $21.80
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+99% Synergy $7.10
City of Brass City of Brass
+97% Synergy $19.91
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+97% Synergy $38.19
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+97% Synergy $24.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+95% Synergy $22.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+95% Synergy $13.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+95% Synergy $21.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+95% Synergy $25.96
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+95% Synergy $32.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+95% Synergy $18.62
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+95% Synergy $12.56
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+94% Synergy $35.68
Savannah Savannah
+88% Synergy
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+78% Synergy $0.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+72% Synergy $8.85
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+63% Synergy $13.31
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+56% Synergy $12.15
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy $0.27

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Veteran Soldier.

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Flaming Fist Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Flaming Fist
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Folk Hero Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Folk Hero
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Inspiring Leader Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Inspiring Leader
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Noble Heritage Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Noble Heritage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Far Traveler Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Far Traveler
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Flaming Fist Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Flaming Fist
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Folk Hero Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Folk Hero
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Inspiring Leader Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Inspiring Leader
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Noble Heritage Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Noble Heritage
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Veteran Soldier Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Veteran Soldier
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Slurrk, All-Ingesting Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Prava of the Steel Legion Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Prava of the Steel Legion
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Radiant, Serra Archangel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Prava of the Steel Legion Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Radiant, Serra Archangel Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Prava of the Steel Legion Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Prava of the Steel Legion // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Prava of the Steel Legion Slurrk, All-Ingesting Prava of the Steel Legion // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Rasaad yn Bashir Acolyte of Bahamut Rasaad yn Bashir // Acolyte of Bahamut
Rasaad yn Bashir Cloakwood Hermit Rasaad yn Bashir // Cloakwood Hermit
Rasaad yn Bashir Hardy Outlander Rasaad yn Bashir // Hardy Outlander

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