Magic: The Gathering

Volunteer Militia

Portal Second Age 28 • common

Set: Portal Second Age
Collector number: 28
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Keith Parkinson
Market price: $0.20

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Market

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$0.20market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.16 – $0.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card from the Portal Second Age set represents the backbone of common-tier play, providing a foundational unit for deck builders. As a piece of this specific series, it serves as an accessible entry point for those looking to round out their collection with essential, functional staples.

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Card face

What it does

People fight hardest on their own soil.

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

Released in 1998 as part of the Portal Second Age set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, Volunteer Militia was designed specifically to introduce new players to the game mechanics through simplified rules and streamlined gameplay. Unlike standard sets of the time, the Portal series focused on lowering the barrier to entry, utilizing intuitive terminology and removing complex phases that might overwhelm a novice, effectively serving as an educational bridge into the wider hobby.

The card features artwork by Christopher Rush, one of the most iconic illustrators in the game's early history, known for his work on the original Power Nine cards. His design for this creature sought to convey the utilitarian, communal nature of a standing force within the game's fantasy setting, opting for a grounded aesthetic that complemented the instructional focus of the Second Age expansion. The card was well-received by its target audience, providing essential utility in draft environments despite its simplified design.

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Other printings

Every version of this card

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Volunteer MilitiaPortal Three Kingdoms · #30 · common · 1999$1.06

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About

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