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
- $0.49
What it does
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
Flying
Sharper than wind, lighter than air.
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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Where it came from
Wall of Swords was introduced in 1997 as part of the Portal: Three Kingdoms set, designed by Wizards of the Coast as an introductory entry point for new Magic: The Gathering players. The set was created to simplify the game's complex ruleset by streamlining mechanics and removing instant-speed interaction, aiming to make the card game more accessible to a broader audience during a period of rapid industry growth.
The card features artwork by Mike Kimble, who rendered the wall in a functional, stoic style that reflects the card's defensive role in the game. Within the context of the Portal set, the design focused on clarity and ease of play, eschewing the intricate ability text found in standard expansions. While Portal was initially met with mixed reactions from veteran players who preferred more complex interactions, it is now viewed as an important historical experiment in game design.
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