Magic: The Gathering

Steam Frigate

Portal Second Age 47 • common

Set: Portal Second Age
Collector number: 47
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Blue
Artist: Mark Tedin
Market price: $0.24

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What it's worth

$0.24market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.18 – $0.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a creature card from the Portal Second Age set, Steam Frigate represents the early mechanical themes introduced in this entry point to the game. Its common rarity makes it an accessible piece for those documenting the transition into more diverse creature types and technical aesthetics within a collection.

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What it does

This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island.

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Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Steam Frigate was released as part of the Portal Second Age expansion, published by Wizards of the Coast in 1998. Designed as a standalone entry point for new players, the set shifted away from the complexities of standard Magic: The Gathering rules, opting for simplified mechanics and a flavor profile centered on the portal-based conflicts of the world of Dominaria.

The illustration by Mark Tedin captures the distinct nautical-fantasy aesthetic of the set, featuring a vessel that bridges traditional shipbuilding with the steampunk-inspired technology prevalent in the era’s lore. Tedin, a prolific artist for the game since its inception, utilized his characteristic style to emphasize the ship's imposing silhouette, aligning with the design goal of making creatures feel substantial and clear for beginner players.

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