Prototype Portal
Scars of Mirrodin 195 • rare
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 195
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Drew Baker
- Market price
- $1.30
What it does
Imprint — When this artifact enters, you may exile an artifact card from your hand.
X mana, tap: Create a token that's a copy of the exiled card. X is the mana value of that card.
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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Where it came from
Prototype Portal was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion, a set that revisited the plane of Mirrodin and centered on the conflict between artificial life and the spreading corruption of the Phyrexians. Designed as an artifact with an imprint ability, the card reflects the set's mechanical focus on artifacts and modular synergies, fitting into the industrial, metallic aesthetic that defined the world's visual language.
The artwork was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, who depicted the portal as a complex, gear-driven construct consistent with the Mirran design philosophy. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its potential in combo-heavy decks, offering a unique utility for repeating artifact spells, though it required specific deck construction to function effectively in competitive environments.
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