Portal of Sanctuary
Core Set 2020 71 • uncommon
- Set
- Core Set 2020
- Collector number
- 71
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Randy Vargas
- Market price
- $0.20
What it does
1 generic mana, tap: Return target creature you control and each Aura attached to it to their owners' hands. Activate only during your turn.
"If you need to disappear for a while, I know a place."— Bilivus, master archivist
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Portal of Sanctuary on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Portal of Sanctuary was released in the Core Set 2020 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, hitting shelves in July 2019. It was designed as an uncommon blue enchantment intended to support 'bounce' strategies, where players return their own permanents to their hand to trigger enter-the-battlefield effects again. The card reflects the set's design philosophy of providing functional, reliable tools that allow newer players to experiment with interactive gameplay mechanics without overly complicating the board state.
The card features artwork by illustrator Anna Steinbauer, who is known for her contributions to the game's fantasy aesthetic. Her depiction emphasizes the ethereal and mystical nature of the portal, aligning with the enchantment's ability to shift creatures between the battlefield and the player's hand. Upon release, it was well-received by limited-format players for its utility in tempo-based decks, serving as a classic example of a support card that rewards tactical sequencing.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Portal of Sanctuary
Portal of Sanctuary is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Core Set 2020 71 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Portal of Sanctuary on collecto.rs?
Portal of Sanctuary doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Portal of Sanctuary?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Portal of Sanctuary catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Portal of Sanctuary is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
