Shu Elite Companions
Portal Three Kingdoms 21 • uncommon
- Set
- Portal Three Kingdoms
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Qiao Dafu
- Market price
- $6.31
What it does
Horsemanship (This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with horsemanship.)
Throughout the three kingdoms, important generals were often guarded by small groups of expert soldiers known as "elite companions."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Shu Elite Companions card was released as part of the Portal Three Kingdoms set in 1999. This set was designed specifically to introduce players in the Asian market to the mechanics of Magic: The Gathering, utilizing the rich historical and literary tapestry of the Chinese classic, Romance of the Three Kingdoms. By adapting iconic figures and military units from this era, Wizards of the Coast sought to make the game more culturally resonant for its target audience in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
The illustration was rendered by Qiao Dafu, an artist who contributed several pieces to the set. The design aesthetic aimed for a balance between traditional Chinese visual motifs and the established fantasy card game style, emphasizing the martial prowess and cohesion of the Shu Han forces. Within the game, the card serves as a representative of the elite warriors led by Liu Bei, and while it was initially received as a niche regional product, it has since become a sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the history of international set expansions.
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