Prototype Portal
Commander 2018 216 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2018
- Collector number
- 216
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Drew Baker
- Market price
- $0.77
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 first introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the 2010 Scars of Mirrodin set. Designed as a rare artifact, its functionality centers on the 'imprint' mechanic, which reflects the set's thematic focus on the metallic, infectious transformation of the plane of Mirrodin into New Phyrexia. The card was conceptualized by the Wizards of the Coast design team to facilitate late-game resource loops, allowing players to repeatedly cast exiled artifacts for a reduced mana cost.
The artwork for the original release was created by illustrator Chippy, whose work is highly regarded within the game for its distinct, slightly eerie aesthetic. In the context of Commander 2018, the card was reprinted to support artifact-centric themes, providing players with a utility piece that demands specific deck synergy to function optimally. It remains a staple in casual Commander formats, valued more for its engine-building potential than for competitive tournament play.
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