Durnan of the Yawning Portal
$0.39
$0.39Legendary Creature — Human Warrior
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Mono-Green Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Durnan of the Yawning Portal.
Deez Commanders - Commander A-Z - EDH Gameplay Ep 152
Is Commander Pay to Win?! – Zada vs Durnan vs Baylen vs Xander
Hunter Pence Takes A Swing At Commander | Shuffle Up & Play #69 | Magic: The Gathering Gameplay
Decembonus #2: Marneus vs Durnan vs Garna vs Shorikai #edh #cmdr game play
Hazezon vs Xantcha vs Lysaga vs Durnan/Archaeologist | EDH Gameplay Ft. ThrabenU | Smooth Brain EDH
Surprise Sunday #edh / #cmdr stream with Dom, Mat, and Jalbert!
Playing with Precons! Zellix vs Burakos vs Durnan vs Baeloth EDH / CMDR game play
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate Precon Stream + Normal #EDH / #CMDR games!
Background Cards
Durnan of the Yawning Portal can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.
Passionate Archaeologist
Sword Coast Sailor
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Haunted One
Dungeon Delver
Folk Hero
Tavern Brawler
Guild Artisan
Master Chef
Acolyte of Bahamut
Raised by Giants
Cultist of the Absolute
Shameless Charlatan
Hardy Outlander
Agent of the Iron Throne
Candlekeep Sage
Far Traveler
Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist
Faceless One
Feywild Visitor
Flaming Fist
Inspiring Leader
Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin
Veteran SoldierHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Durnan of the Yawning Portal's abilities and overall game plan.
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma+66% Synergy
$0.83
Toski, Bearer of Secrets+65% Synergy
$2.93
Return of the Wildspeaker+44% Synergy
$0.71
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb+12% Synergy
$122.46
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Durnan of the Yawning Portal's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Scaled Nurturer+60% Synergy
$0.27
Jugan, the Rising Star+59% Synergy
$0.37
Rhonas the Indomitable+56% Synergy
$5.73
Nylea, Keen-Eyed+56% Synergy
$6.13
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea+55% Synergy
$4.43
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth+54% Synergy
$6.48
Kodama of the East Tree+52% Synergy
$3.55
Yeva, Nature's Herald+51% Synergy
$0.93
Saryth, the Viper's Fang+50% Synergy
$1.63
Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru+49% Synergy
$0.39
Changeling Wayfinder+49% Synergy
$0.24
Kogla, the Titan Ape+47% Synergy
$2.65
Chomping Changeling+47% Synergy
$0.62
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+43% Synergy
$2.61
Rampaging Baloths+42% Synergy
$0.25
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician+40% Synergy
$0.56
Skanos Dragonheart+40% Synergy
$0.15
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer+40% Synergy
$0.20
Clockwork Dragon+40% Synergy
$0.43
Reki, the History of Kamigawa+40% Synergy
$12.14
Ambitious Dragonborn+40% Synergy
$0.12
Avenging Hunter+40% Synergy
$4.59
Herdchaser Dragon+40% Synergy
$0.19
Green Dragon+40% Synergy
$0.12
Loot, Exuberant Explorer+39% Synergy
$2.23
Earthquake Dragon+39% Synergy
$4.10
Dread Linnorm+39% Synergy
$0.18
Vizier of the Menagerie+39% Synergy
$0.98
Altanak, the Thrice-Called+39% Synergy
$0.24
Steel Hellkite+39% Synergy
$0.33
Foe-Razer Regent+39% Synergy
$0.36
Dosan the Falling Leaf+38% Synergy
$23.00
Old One Eye+38% Synergy
$3.09
Sakura-Tribe Elder+37% Synergy
$0.36
Kura, the Boundless Sky+37% Synergy
$2.37
Dawnglade Regent+37% Synergy
$0.54
Aggressive Mammoth+36% Synergy
$0.43
Vorinclex+35% Synergy
$6.15
Boreal Druid+33% Synergy
$5.46
Bane of Progress+33% Synergy
$0.41
Springbloom Druid+32% Synergy
$0.25
Managorger Hydra+30% Synergy
$1.46
Soul of the Harvest+28% Synergy
$1.21
Surrak and Goreclaw+28% Synergy
$11.88
Defiler of Vigor+25% Synergy
$2.92
Azusa, Lost but Seeking+23% Synergy
$13.25
Reclamation Sage+18% Synergy
$0.31
Beast Whisperer+9% Synergy
$9.55
Llanowar Elves+7% Synergy
$0.33
Elvish Mystic-6% Synergy
$0.40
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Durnan of the Yawning Portal safe.
Return to Nature+45% Synergy
$0.27
Nature's Claim+40% Synergy
$1.06
Ram Through+38% Synergy
$0.42
Blossoming Defense+34% Synergy
$0.28
Obscuring Haze+33% Synergy
$4.80
Fog+23% Synergy
$0.74
Harrow+21% Synergy
$0.33
Tamiyo's Safekeeping+21% Synergy
$4.27
Snakeskin Veil+20% Synergy
$0.24
Explosive Growth+20% Synergy
$0.12
Withstand Death+18% Synergy
$0.37
Ranger's Guile+17% Synergy
$0.20
Cosmic Hunger+17% Synergy
$0.26
Giant Growth+16% Synergy
$0.23
Momentous Fall+12% Synergy
$3.84
Khalni Ambush+11% Synergy
$0.39
Force of Vigor+10% Synergy
$7.88
Hunter's Insight+7% Synergy
$0.44
Beast Within-17% Synergy
$0.47
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Durnan of the Yawning Portal's game plan and control the board.
Yuna's Decision+33% Synergy
$0.37
Traverse the Outlands+28% Synergy
$6.46
Nature's Lore+23% Synergy
$2.13
Shamanic Revelation+20% Synergy
$1.35
Primal Growth+19% Synergy
$1.15
Explore+18% Synergy
$0.33
Life's Legacy+14% Synergy
$6.80
Three Visits+12% Synergy
$5.00
Nissa's Pilgrimage+12% Synergy
$0.42
Rishkar's Expertise+10% Synergy
$3.02
Bridgeworks Battle+7% Synergy
$0.68
Bala Ged Recovery+6% Synergy
$7.63
Overwhelming Stampede+2% Synergy
$1.68
Cultivate-12% Synergy
$0.31
Rampant Growth-23% Synergy
$0.37
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Gathering Stone+49% Synergy
$0.63
Chronicle of Victory+47% Synergy
$19.82
Rhonas's Monument+44% Synergy
$1.64
Brainstone+20% Synergy
$0.10
Coat of Arms+18% Synergy
$17.15
Brotherhood Regalia+18% Synergy
$7.28
The Earth Crystal+17% Synergy
$10.83
The Great Henge-3% Synergy
$62.03
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
$3.56
Emerald Medallion-24% Synergy
$2.43
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Durnan of the Yawning Portal's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Sylvan Anthem+49% Synergy
$1.36
Colossal Majesty+47% Synergy
$1.49
Frontier Siege+39% Synergy
$0.28
Encroaching Dragonstorm+24% Synergy
$0.31
Garruk's Uprising+21% Synergy
$0.38
Dragon Fangs+20% Synergy
$0.25
Acolyte of Bahamut+20% Synergy
$0.25
Bower Passage+20% Synergy
$0.51
Birthing Ritual+19% Synergy
$4.66
Master Chef+18% Synergy
$0.29
Fertile Ground+18% Synergy
$0.31
Unnatural Growth+17% Synergy
$3.12
Overgrowth+17% Synergy
$0.36
Asceticism+10% Synergy
$6.62
Greater Good+7% Synergy
$4.97
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+6% Synergy
$7.48
Utopia Sprawl+3% Synergy
$1.62
Guardian Project+2% Synergy
$11.76
Kenrith's Transformation-1% Synergy
$0.98
Wild Growth-6% Synergy
$0.39
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Durnan of the Yawning Portal to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Vivien, Monsters' Advocate+18% Synergy
$3.00
Nissa, Who Shakes the World+2% Synergy
$4.57
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
War Room+21% Synergy
$2.31
Arcane Lighthouse+19% Synergy
$1.78
Blast Zone+18% Synergy
$0.36
High Market+18% Synergy
$0.49
Witch's Clinic+17% Synergy
$12.94
Arid Archway+17% Synergy
$0.44
Desert of the Indomitable+17% Synergy
$0.20
Slippery Karst+16% Synergy
$0.26
Access Tunnel+16% Synergy
$0.42
Guildless Commons+16% Synergy
$3.42
Jungle Basin+16% Synergy
$0.78
Yavimaya Hollow+15% Synergy
$70.91
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature+15% Synergy
$1.35
Boseiju, Who Endures+14% Synergy
$50.79
Scavenger Grounds+14% Synergy
$0.40
Castle Garenbrig+13% Synergy
$6.75
Three Tree City+13% Synergy
$25.10
Karn's Bastion+11% Synergy
$1.85
Bonders' Enclave+11% Synergy
$0.66
Temple of the False God+10% Synergy
$1.11
Tranquil Thicket+9% Synergy
$0.31
Dryad Arbor+9% Synergy
$2.89
Reliquary Tower+8% Synergy
$2.54
Shifting Woodland+7% Synergy
$5.11
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+2% Synergy
$0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-6% Synergy
$51.56
Mosswort Bridge-7% Synergy
$0.27
Rogue's Passage-17% Synergy
$0.31
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Jade Orb of Dragonkind+40% Synergy
$0.27
Mox Jasper+25% Synergy
$11.62
Dragonstorm Globe+25% Synergy
$0.26
Dragon's Hoard+20% Synergy
$0.39
Fellwar Stone+19% Synergy
$0.65
Sol Ring+9% Synergy
$1.17
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Durnan of the Yawning Portal decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon+25% Synergy
$2.21
Haven of the Spirit Dragon+20% Synergy
$0.40
Gemstone Caverns+16% Synergy
$45.17
Cavern of Souls+12% Synergy
$48.67
Misty Rainforest+11% Synergy
$32.67
Khalni Ambush+11% Synergy
$0.39
Verdant Catacombs+11% Synergy
$28.90
Windswept Heath+10% Synergy
$10.36
Wooded Foothills+10% Synergy
$16.33
Blighted Woodland+7% Synergy
$0.41
Bridgeworks Battle+7% Synergy
$0.68
Bala Ged Recovery+6% Synergy
$7.63
Forest+4% Synergy
$0.15
Disciple of Freyalise+2% Synergy
$1.50
Myriad Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.27
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Durnan of the Yawning Portal.
Marwyn, the Nurturer
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
Questing Beast
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
Varis, Silverymoon Ranger
Vorinclex
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Acolyte of Bahamut
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Cloakwood Hermit
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Faceless One
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Hardy Outlander
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Master Chef
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Raised by Giants
Omnath, Locus of Mana
Thrasta, Tempest's Roar
Kodama of the Center Tree
Susan Foreman
Ace, Fearless Rebel
Ashaya, Soul of the Wild
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
Multani, Maro-Sorcerer
Radagast the Brown
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Casal, Lurkwood Pathfinder
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
Mowu, Loyal Companion
Oviya Pashiri, Sage Lifecrafter
Peregrin Took
Arashi, the Sky Asunder
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Kodama of the West Tree
Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen
Sakiko, Mother of Summer
Sasaya, Orochi Ascendant
Shisato, Whispering Hunter
Bartz and Boko
Eladamri, Korvecdal
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury