Plains
Portal 199 • common
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 199
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $1.13
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 base set, this Plains card was designed as part of an introductory product line intended to make Magic: The Gathering more accessible to new players. The set stripped away complex card types and instant-speed interactions to streamline the rules, resulting in a minimalist aesthetic that remains distinct within the game's broader history.
The illustration was provided by Douglas Shuler, one of the original Magic artists who contributed to the game's earliest expansions. His depiction of the Plains leans into a serene, pastoral landscape, reflecting the set's directive to provide clear, iconic representations of the game's five basic mana sources. While often overlooked by competitive players due to the set's limited format, the card is frequently sought after by collectors who appreciate Shuler’s foundational influence on the visual identity of the game.
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