Plains
Portal 198 • common
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 198
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $1.46
What it does
(tap: Add white mana.)
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 1997 as part of the Portal introductory set, this Plains card was designed to simplify the Magic: The Gathering experience for new players. The set utilized a unique layout with simplified rules text and a distinct card frame, moving away from the complex mechanics found in core expansions of the era. By removing the traditional mana symbol header and focusing on a more streamlined aesthetic, Wizards of the Coast intended to lower the barrier to entry for beginners unfamiliar with the game's intricate history.
The artwork was provided by Douglas Shuler, a foundational illustrator who contributed to the game since its inception in 1993. Shuler’s contribution to this specific card captures a serene, expansive landscape, favoring a traditional fantasy art style that emphasizes the peaceful nature of the Plains resource. While Portal was initially met with mixed reactions from veteran players due to its restricted power level and non-tournament legal status at the time, Shuler’s contributions remain a nostalgic touchstone for those who began their journey during the late nineties.
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