Magic: The Gathering

Wall of Swords

Portal 37 • uncommon

Set: Portal
Collector number: 37
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Douglas Shuler
Market price: $0.46

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature, this card serves as a classic defensive staple, designed to hold the line against incoming threats on the battlefield. Its inclusion in this specific set marks it as a piece of history for those who value the foundational elements of creature-based combat.

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Card face

What it does

Defender (This creature can't attack.)

Flying

Sharper than wind, lighter than air.

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Wall of Swords was introduced in 1997 as part of the Portal base set, a product designed by Wizards of the Coast to act as an entry point for new Magic: The Gathering players. The set utilized simplified mechanics and replaced the standard comprehensive rulebook with a streamlined starter guide to help beginners navigate the complex interactions of the game. Because the design goals prioritized clarity and accessibility, the cards often featured more descriptive flavor text and literal mechanical abilities.

The artwork for this card was provided by Douglas Shuler, one of the original artists for the Magic: The Gathering Alpha set. Shuler’s illustration adopts the classic high-fantasy aesthetic prevalent in the game’s early years, focusing on a defensive structure composed of floating, sharpened blades. While the Portal set as a whole was initially polarizing among experienced players due to its limited utility in competitive formats, it remains a significant piece of trading card history for its role in expanding the player base during the late nineties.

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