Trip Wire
Portal Three Kingdoms 156 • uncommon
- Set
- Portal Three Kingdoms
- Collector number
- 156
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Hong Yan
- Market price
- $1.41
What it does
Destroy target creature with horsemanship.
Trip wire, hooked poles, and sunken pits were commonly used to unhorse riders during the Three Kingdoms period.
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
Trip Wire was released as part of the Portal Three Kingdoms set in 1999. This expansion was designed primarily for the Asian market, aiming to introduce Magic: The Gathering to new players by simplifying the ruleset and grounding the lore in the historical epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Unlike standard sets, it eschewed complex mechanics in favor of a streamlined play experience that felt accessible yet thematic to its regional audience.
The card's illustration was created by artist Christopher Rush, a legendary figure in the game's early history who sought to capture the high-stakes tactical warfare of the era. The design features a stark, functional aesthetic intended to communicate the card's purpose as a literal trap on the battlefield. While Portal Three Kingdoms was initially intended for limited release, the set's unique cards—including those like Trip Wire—eventually gained significant attention among global collectors for their scarcity and distinct place in Magic's history.
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