Magic: The Gathering

Alaborn Trooper

Portal Second Age 4 • common

Set: Portal Second Age
Collector number: 4
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Lubov
Market price: $0.22

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$0.22market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.15 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within this specific set, the Alaborn Trooper represents the foundational units that build out the ranks of a thematic army. Collectors prize these pieces for their role in defining the visual and tactical identity of their series, serving as the essential building blocks for any complete collection.

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Card face

What it does

"I dedicate my body to my country And my life to my King."— Alaborn Soldier's Oath

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Alaborn Trooper was released in 1998 as part of the Portal Second Age expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed by Wizards of the Coast to be a gateway for new players, featuring simplified mechanics and a distinct high-fantasy aesthetic that diverged from the complex narrative arcs of the standard sets at the time. It was crafted to introduce the game's mechanics in a more accessible format, focusing on direct playability over intricate rule interactions.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the foundational illustrators for the game's early years. His depiction of the Alaborn Trooper emphasizes the set's commitment to classic, grounded fantasy tropes, portraying the unit as a quintessential soldier of the Alaborn forces. While the card is often viewed by long-time collectors as a piece of simplified design history, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for those who began their journey with the Portal releases, representing a moment when the game sought to broaden its reach to a wider demographic.

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