Magic: The Gathering

Possessed Portal

Fifth Dawn 144 • rare

Set: Fifth Dawn
Collector number: 144
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 8 generic mana
Type: Artifact
Colors: Colorless
Artist: Tony Szczudlo
Market price: $2.45

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Market

What it's worth

$2.45market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$2.27 – $2.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Possessed Portal is a rare card that fundamentally alters the flow of a game by replacing standard card draws with a static effect that prevents any new cards from entering a player's hand. Because it forces players to discard instead of drawing, it serves as a powerful tool for those looking to disrupt an opponent's strategy and lock down the state of play.

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Card face

What it does

If a player would draw a card, that player skips that draw instead.

At the beginning of each end step, each player sacrifices a permanent of their choice unless they discard a card.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Possessed Portal was released in 2004 as part of the Fifth Dawn expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As the third and final set in the Mirrodin block, it concluded a narrative focused on an artificial world crafted entirely of metal. The card was designed to embody the set's themes of complex artifact mechanics and high-impact board state manipulation, serving as a rare tool for players looking to halt the traditional game flow by preventing card draws.

The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Greg Staples. His design leans into the gothic and industrial aesthetic prevalent in the Mirrodin setting, depicting a swirling, ominous gateway that reflects the card's function of consuming resources. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but potent strategic piece, often discussed for its ability to create lock-down conditions in casual play formats and its distinct, evocative visual presence.

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About

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