Magic: The Gathering

Imperial Edict

Portal Three Kingdoms 77 • common

Set: Portal Three Kingdoms
Collector number: 77
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Xu Xiaoming
Market price: $3.66

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$3.66market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$3.02 – $3.68 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Portal Three Kingdoms set, Imperial Edict serves as a functional sorcery that illustrates the historical narrative framing this collection. Its presence offers a direct glimpse into the thematic focus of the series, making it a foundational piece for those documenting this specific release.

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What it does

Target opponent chooses a creature they control. Destroy that creature.

Frustrated with Cao Cao's control of the imperial court, Emperor Xian secretly issued an edict condemning him, using his own blood as ink.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Imperial Edict was released in 1999 as part of the Portal Three Kingdoms set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The set was specifically designed to introduce the game to the Asian market by drawing inspiration from the 14th-century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Unlike the standard sets of the time, Portal Three Kingdoms utilized simplified rules to lower the barrier to entry for new players, focusing on strategic, streamlined gameplay.

The card features artwork by Xu Xiaoming, whose contributions helped define the set's unique aesthetic, which diverged from the Western fantasy tropes common in earlier Magic releases. By utilizing traditional brushwork styles, the art aims to reflect the period setting of the Three Kingdoms era. Upon release, the set was noted for its distinct departure from the core game's mechanics, eventually gaining a cult following among long-term collectors due to its limited distribution and historical theme.

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