River Bear
Portal Second Age 144 • uncommon
- Set
- Portal Second Age
- Collector number
- 144
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Una Fricker
- Market price
- $3.25
What it does
Islandwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls an Island.)
The bears had been isolated on an island for hundreds of years, until the island sank and the bears didn't.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
River Bear was released in 1998 as part of the Portal Second Age set, a standalone expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed specifically as an introductory product to simplify the game's complex ruleset for new players, this set focused on a high-fantasy, portal-based narrative that explored the world of Portalia. The card was intended to provide a straightforward creature experience, stripping away the intricate timing issues that often challenged beginners at the time.
The artwork for River Bear was created by the illustrator Terese Nielsen, who was a prominent contributor to the game during this era. Her design emphasizes a grounded, naturalistic depiction of the creature, aligning with the set's goal of making gameplay feel immersive and intuitive. While the card is not a tournament staple, it is frequently noted by collectors for its clean, early-era aesthetic and its role in the specific design philosophy that defined the Portal era.
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