Magic: The Gathering

Stalking Tiger

Portal 186 • common

Set: Portal
Collector number: 186
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 3 generic mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Colin MacNeil
Market price: $0.27

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What it's worth

$0.27market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.16 – $0.27 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

The Stalking Tiger is a notable inclusion in this set because it features a specific mechanic that prevents it from being blocked by more than one creature, forcing opponents into difficult combat decisions. As a common card from this series, it serves as an essential example of how tactical limitations can create distinct pressure on the battlefield.

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Card face

What it does

This creature can't be blocked by more than one creature.

No one is happy when they notice a tiger.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Stalking Tiger was released in 1997 as part of the Portal set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set was designed as an introductory product for new players, featuring simplified rules and mechanics that removed the complexity of instant-speed interaction and the stack, which were staples of the standard game at the time.

The artwork for the card was illustrated by artist Jeff Miracola. The design sought to depict the creature's predatory nature through a dynamic, forest-based composition. Within the context of the Portal set, the card was intended to provide a straightforward green creature with a basic mechanical evasion ability, reflecting the set's goal of teaching players about combat positioning and tactical attacking.

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