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Durnan of the Yawning Portal
Price tag $0.39

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Durnan of the Yawning Portal.

Background Cards

Durnan of the Yawning Portal can choose any of these 30 backgrounds.

High Synergy Cards

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

Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+66% Synergy $0.83
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+65% Synergy $2.93
Return of the Wildspeaker 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 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 Scaled Nurturer
+60% Synergy $0.27
Jugan, the Rising Star Jugan, the Rising Star
+59% Synergy $0.37
Rhonas the Indomitable Rhonas the Indomitable
+56% Synergy $5.73
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+56% Synergy $6.13
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+55% Synergy $4.43
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+54% Synergy $6.48
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+52% Synergy $3.55
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+51% Synergy $0.93
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+50% Synergy $1.63
Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru Sutina, Speaker of the Tajuru
+49% Synergy $0.39
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+49% Synergy $0.24
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+47% Synergy $2.65
Chomping Changeling Chomping Changeling
+47% Synergy $0.62
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+43% Synergy $2.61
Rampaging Baloths Rampaging Baloths
+42% Synergy $0.25
Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Hua Tuo, Honored Physician
+40% Synergy $0.56
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
+40% Synergy $0.15
Syr Faren, the Hengehammer Syr Faren, the Hengehammer
+40% Synergy $0.20
Clockwork Dragon Clockwork Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.43
Reki, the History of Kamigawa Reki, the History of Kamigawa
+40% Synergy $12.14
Ambitious Dragonborn Ambitious Dragonborn
+40% Synergy $0.12
Avenging Hunter Avenging Hunter
+40% Synergy $4.59
Herdchaser Dragon Herdchaser Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.19
Green Dragon Green Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.12
Loot, Exuberant Explorer Loot, Exuberant Explorer
+39% Synergy $2.23
Earthquake Dragon Earthquake Dragon
+39% Synergy $4.10
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+39% Synergy $0.18
Vizier of the Menagerie Vizier of the Menagerie
+39% Synergy $0.98
Altanak, the Thrice-Called Altanak, the Thrice-Called
+39% Synergy $0.24
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+39% Synergy $0.33
Foe-Razer Regent Foe-Razer Regent
+39% Synergy $0.36
Dosan the Falling Leaf Dosan the Falling Leaf
+38% Synergy $23.00
Old One Eye Old One Eye
+38% Synergy $3.09
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+37% Synergy $0.36
Kura, the Boundless Sky Kura, the Boundless Sky
+37% Synergy $2.37
Dawnglade Regent Dawnglade Regent
+37% Synergy $0.54
Aggressive Mammoth Aggressive Mammoth
+36% Synergy $0.43
Vorinclex The Grand Evolution Vorinclex
+35% Synergy $6.15
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+33% Synergy $5.46
Bane of Progress Bane of Progress
+33% Synergy $0.41
Springbloom Druid Springbloom Druid
+32% Synergy $0.25
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+30% Synergy $1.46
Soul of the Harvest Soul of the Harvest
+28% Synergy $1.21
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+28% Synergy $11.88
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+25% Synergy $2.92
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+23% Synergy $13.25
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+18% Synergy $0.31
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+9% Synergy $9.55
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+7% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Mystic 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 Return to Nature
+45% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+40% Synergy $1.06
Ram Through Ram Through
+38% Synergy $0.42
Blossoming Defense Blossoming Defense
+34% Synergy $0.28
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+33% Synergy $4.80
Fog Fog
+23% Synergy $0.74
Harrow Harrow
+21% Synergy $0.33
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+21% Synergy $4.27
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+20% Synergy $0.24
Explosive Growth Explosive Growth
+20% Synergy $0.12
Withstand Death Withstand Death
+18% Synergy $0.37
Ranger's Guile Ranger's Guile
+17% Synergy $0.20
Cosmic Hunger Cosmic Hunger
+17% Synergy $0.26
Giant Growth Giant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.23
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+12% Synergy $3.84
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+11% Synergy $0.39
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+10% Synergy $7.88
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.44
Beast Within 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 Yuna's Decision
+33% Synergy $0.37
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+28% Synergy $6.46
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+23% Synergy $2.13
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+20% Synergy $1.35
Primal Growth Primal Growth
+19% Synergy $1.15
Explore Explore
+18% Synergy $0.33
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+14% Synergy $6.80
Three Visits Three Visits
+12% Synergy $5.00
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
+12% Synergy $0.42
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+10% Synergy $3.02
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+7% Synergy $0.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $7.63
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+2% Synergy $1.68
Cultivate Cultivate
-12% Synergy $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-23% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+49% Synergy $0.63
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+47% Synergy $19.82
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+44% Synergy $1.64
Brainstone Brainstone
+20% Synergy $0.10
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+18% Synergy $17.15
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+18% Synergy $7.28
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+17% Synergy $10.83
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $62.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $3.56
Emerald Medallion 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 Sylvan Anthem
+49% Synergy $1.36
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+47% Synergy $1.49
Frontier Siege Frontier Siege
+39% Synergy $0.28
Encroaching Dragonstorm Encroaching Dragonstorm
+24% Synergy $0.31
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+21% Synergy $0.38
Dragon Fangs Dragon Fangs
+20% Synergy $0.25
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
+20% Synergy $0.25
Bower Passage Bower Passage
+20% Synergy $0.51
Birthing Ritual Birthing Ritual
+19% Synergy $4.66
Master Chef Master Chef
+18% Synergy $0.29
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+18% Synergy $0.31
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+17% Synergy $3.12
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+17% Synergy $0.36
Asceticism Asceticism
+10% Synergy $6.62
Greater Good Greater Good
+7% Synergy $4.97
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $7.48
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.62
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $11.76
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-1% Synergy $0.98
Wild Growth 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 Vivien, Monsters' Advocate
+18% Synergy $3.00
Nissa, Who Shakes the World Nissa, Who Shakes the World
+2% Synergy $4.57

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+21% Synergy $2.31
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+19% Synergy $1.78
Blast Zone Blast Zone
+18% Synergy $0.36
High Market High Market
+18% Synergy $0.49
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+17% Synergy $12.94
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+17% Synergy $0.44
Desert of the Indomitable Desert of the Indomitable
+17% Synergy $0.20
Slippery Karst Slippery Karst
+16% Synergy $0.26
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+16% Synergy $0.42
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+16% Synergy $3.42
Jungle Basin Jungle Basin
+16% Synergy $0.78
Yavimaya Hollow Yavimaya Hollow
+15% Synergy $70.91
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
+15% Synergy $1.35
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+14% Synergy $50.79
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.40
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $6.75
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+13% Synergy $25.10
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+11% Synergy $1.85
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+10% Synergy $1.11
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+9% Synergy $0.31
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+9% Synergy $2.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $2.54
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+7% Synergy $5.11
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+2% Synergy $0.31
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $51.56
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Jade Orb of Dragonkind Jade Orb of Dragonkind
+40% Synergy $0.27
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+25% Synergy $11.62
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+25% Synergy $0.26
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+20% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet 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 Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+25% Synergy $2.21
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+20% Synergy $0.40
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+16% Synergy $45.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+12% Synergy $48.67
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+11% Synergy $32.67
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+11% Synergy $0.39
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+11% Synergy $28.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+10% Synergy $10.36
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+10% Synergy $16.33
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
+7% Synergy $0.41
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+7% Synergy $0.68
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+6% Synergy $7.63
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.15
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $1.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.27

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