Plains
Portal 196 • common
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 196
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Land
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Douglas Shuler
- Market price
- $0.36
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 as part of a standalone Magic: The Gathering product aimed specifically at beginners. Wizards of the Coast developed the set to simplify gameplay mechanics, removing the complex card types and instant-speed interactions found in traditional expansions to provide an accessible entry point for new players who found the standard game daunting.
The visual aesthetic of the Portal set, including this Plains card, leaned into a more painterly, classic fantasy style to distinguish it from the evolving art direction of the main game. While it was well-received by its target audience for its ease of play, the set remained distinct from standard tournament legality for many years, leading this card to be remembered as a hallmark of early efforts to broaden the accessibility of the hobby.
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