Lone Wolf

Lone Wolf was released in 1999 as part of the Portal Three Kingdoms set, an expansion for the Magic: The Gathering card game designed specifically for the Asian market. The set is based on the 14th-century Chinese historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, blending the game's traditional mechanics with the lore of the conflict between the Wei, Shu, and Wu states. Because the set was originally intended for a limited regional release, it has since become highly sought after by collectors for its unique thematic approach and relative scarcity compared to core releases of the era.

The artwork for the card was rendered by artist Wu Song, who utilized a distinct illustrative style that departs from the Western high-fantasy aesthetic typical of earlier sets. The design aims to evoke the atmosphere of ancient Chinese warfare, focusing on the tactical and character-driven nature of the source material. Upon its wider reintroduction to the global market, the card was received with significant interest, as it provided players and collectors with an accessible entry point into both the Three Kingdoms narrative and the specific mechanics developed for the Portal series.