Magic: The Gathering

Erratic Portal

Mystery Booster 2 220 • rare

Set: Mystery Booster 2
Collector number: 220
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 4 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Ioan Dumitrescu
Market price: $0.85

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What it's worth

$0.85market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$0.68 – $0.92 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Mystery Booster 2 set is a sought-after find for those who value unique components in their collection. As a distinct entry in this series, it serves as an intriguing example of how specialized sets can offer players and collectors alike a chance to acquire pieces that stand out from standard offerings.

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Card face

What it does

1 generic mana, tap: Return target creature to its owner's hand unless its controller pays 1 generic mana.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Erratic Portal first debuted in the 1997 expansion Stronghold, designed as part of a cycle of artifacts intended to manipulate the battlefield by returning permanents to their owners' hands. The card reflects the high-fantasy aesthetic of the Rath cycle, illustrating the complex, shifting magic of the Phyrexian-dominated plane. Its design aims to balance aggressive board control with a significant mana tax, a mechanic that has made it a staple in various niche tactical formats throughout the game's history.

The Mystery Booster 2 version, identified by collector number 220, reintroduces this classic artifact to a modern audience through the curated chaos of the Playtest and Mystery series. This specific printing maintains the integrity of the original card's functionality while serving as a nod to the game's evolving mechanical history. It remains a celebrated inclusion for players who appreciate the tension between utility and the deliberate pace of resource management.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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About

About Erratic Portal

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