Magic: The Gathering

Forced Retreat

Portal Three Kingdoms 44 • common

Set: Portal Three Kingdoms
Collector number: 44
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Blue
Artist: Huang Qishi
Market price: $2.82

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What it's worth

$2.82market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$2.59 – $2.89 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card is a notable inclusion from a collection based on historical source material, offering players a functional tool to disrupt an opponent's board state. While it holds common status, its presence in this specific set makes it a sought-after piece for those looking to round out their thematic archives.

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Card face

What it does

Put target creature on top of its owner's library.

"Leadership, not numbers, determines victory."— A Wu commander, before his 5,000 troops forced 15,000 Wei troops to retreat from Ruxu

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

Forced Retreat was released in 1999 as part of the Portal Three Kingdoms set. This expansion was unique in the Magic: The Gathering canon, as it was designed specifically for the Asian market to introduce players to the game through the lens of the historical Chinese epic, Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The set was intended to be more accessible, featuring simplified mechanics and a flavor profile grounded in historical narrative rather than traditional high fantasy.

The card artwork was created by popular Magic: The Gathering illustrator Pete Venters, known for his prolific work across the game's early history. Like many cards in this set, the design sought to balance the aggressive, military-focused theme of the source material with the functional requirements of the card game. While the set was initially limited in its release, it has since become a sought-after piece of gaming history due to its distinctive aesthetic and the scarcity of its print run.

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