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Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Veteran Soldier
Price tag $0.70

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Enchantment Background

Durnan of the Yawning Portal Veteran Soldier
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Selesnya

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Mana Pool $0.39
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High Synergy Cards

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

Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.50
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.55
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.74
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $34.52
Omen Machine Omen Machine
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.84
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $34.97
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $553.14
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $477.70
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $20.15

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $113.03
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1121.07
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $166.63
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.77
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $125.33
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $1630.77
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $29.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $37.70
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $477.70

Creatures

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

Ethersworn Canonist Ethersworn Canonist
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.50
Shaman of Forgotten Ways Shaman of Forgotten Ways
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.55
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.74
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $51.64
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.56
Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $14.14
Gaddock Teeg Gaddock Teeg
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.08
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.01
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.53
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.34
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.96
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.43
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $36.11
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.00
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.47
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.54
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.56
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.21
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $20.77
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.44
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.77
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.47
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.08
Yasharn, Implacable Earth Yasharn, Implacable Earth
+93% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.39
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+91% Synergy in 100% of decks $17.18
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $21.03
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.12
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+87% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.62
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+82% Synergy in 100% of decks $54.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.37
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+78% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.28
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+64% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.48
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.30

Instants

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

Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.90
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.49
Silence Silence
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.91
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $3.64
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $7.46
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+92% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.38
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $29.87
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+85% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.49
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+84% Synergy in 100% of decks $37.70
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+46% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+33% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.44

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 in 100% of decks $4.71
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $32.69
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $30.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $11.36
Null Rod Null Rod
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $108.88
Thorn of Amethyst Thorn of Amethyst
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.34
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+89% Synergy in 100% of decks $61.61
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $34.52
Omen Machine Omen Machine
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.84
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $34.97

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 in 100% of decks $4.83
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $2.10
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.68
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+96% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.95
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks $27.48
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.69
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+79% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.80

Utility Lands

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $125.33
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $1630.77
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+90% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.07
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+83% Synergy in 100% of decks $46.60
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+81% Synergy in 100% of decks $13.95
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $553.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $113.03
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $42.91
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $81.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+98% Synergy in 100% of decks $1121.07
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $166.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+42% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+23% Synergy in 100% of decks $1.25
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $477.70

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+99% Synergy in 100% of decks $10.29
City of Brass City of Brass
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.51
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $61.38
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+97% Synergy in 100% of decks $33.96
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $30.99
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $16.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $31.46
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $35.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $29.95
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $28.79
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+95% Synergy in 100% of decks $18.91
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+94% Synergy in 100% of decks $50.84
Savannah Savannah
+88% Synergy in 100% of decks
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+78% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+72% Synergy in 100% of decks $12.04
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+63% Synergy in 100% of decks $5.46
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+56% Synergy in 100% of decks $6.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+16% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.23
Tarnished Citadel Tarnished Citadel
+100% Synergy in 100% of decks $20.15

Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Veteran Soldier Deck Stats

Based on 1 Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Veteran Soldier decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 35
  • Instant 11
  • Sorcery 3
  • Artifact 15
  • Enchantment 7
  • Land 27

Lands: 0 basic, 27 nonbasic

Most Played Combos

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
Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Radiant, Serra Archangel Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer // Radiant, Serra Archangel
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

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