Magic: The Gathering

Mind Knives

Portal 100 • common

Set: Portal
Collector number: 100
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Sorcery
Colors: Black
Artist: Rebecca Guay
Market price: $0.19

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What it's worth

$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.13 – $0.23 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card from the Portal set, Mind Knives serves as a fundamental piece of the collection’s history and structural identity. Its inclusion in this series reflects the foundational mechanics that shaped the early player experience, making it a meaningful point of reference for anyone tracing the evolution of these cards.

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Card face

What it does

Target opponent discards a card at random.

To dodge the unerring knife, one must be free of thought.

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

Mind Knives was released as part of the Portal expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, which arrived in 1997. The set was specifically designed as an introductory product to simplify the game's complex ruleset for new players, featuring simplified mechanics and a beginner-friendly card frame. It represented a departure from the standard expansion cycle, focusing on accessibility rather than competitive depth.

The card features artwork by artist Donato Giancola, who contributed extensively to the visual identity of early Magic sets. The illustration depicts the ethereal, psychic nature of the card's effect, fitting the 'Portal' theme of accessible fantasy imagery. Upon its release, the set received a mixed reception from veteran players who found the simplified gameplay too restrictive, though it successfully reached its target audience of newcomers and remains a curious footnote in the game's long design history.

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