Starlight
Portal 29 • uncommon
- Set
- Portal
- Collector number
- 29
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- John Avon
- Market price
- $0.47
What it does
You gain 3 life for each black creature target opponent controls.
Stars are like coins dropped into the night: their light buys safe passage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Starlight was released in 1997 as part of the Portal introductory set for Magic: The Gathering. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, this set was specifically designed as a streamlined entry point for new players, featuring simplified card mechanics and a layout that removed the complex terminology found in the base game. It was intended to lower the barrier to entry for casual players while maintaining the thematic depth of the game's fantasy world.
The card features artwork by Susan Van Camp, a frequent contributor to early Magic sets who was known for her whimsical and detailed fantasy illustrations. In the context of Portal, the art was intentionally rendered to be clear and evocative, emphasizing the card's function as a defensive tool within the game's simplified ruleset. Upon its release, the set was noted by hobbyists for its distinct visual aesthetic and its goal of expanding the reach of the trading card game to a broader, less experienced audience.
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