Magic: The Gathering

Portal Mage

Commander 2020 122 • rare

Set: Commander 2020
Collector number: 122
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Yongjae Choi
Market price: $0.29

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Market

What it's worth

$0.29market price via TCGplayer · Aug 24, 2026$0.29 – $0.33 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Portal Mage is a rare card that allows players to redirect an opponent's attacking creatures to a new target during combat. This strategic ability makes the card a valuable tool for disrupting an adversary's plans and protecting yourself or your allies from incoming pressure.

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Card face

What it does

Flash

When this creature enters during the declare attackers step, you may reselect which player or permanent target attacking creature is attacking. (It can't attack its controller or their permanents.)

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Portal Mage was released in 2020 as part of the Arcane Maelstrom Commander deck, which accompanied the Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths expansion. The card was designed to support the multiplayer format by offering a utility-focused creature capable of redirecting an attacking creature to a different target, reinforcing the strategic, political nature of Commander games.

The card features artwork by Johann Bodin, who rendered the mage with a focus on elemental, swirling energy to match the aesthetic of the Ikoria set. Upon release, it was recognized as a clever tactical tool for 'politics' decks, valued by players for its ability to save the user from incoming damage while simultaneously disrupting an opponent's combat plans.

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Other printings

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About

About Portal Mage

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