The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Portal Border Guard card is a foundational common creature from the Portal set, offering collectors a piece of early TCG history.
Border Guard
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal
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Released in 1997, the Portal Border Guard card is a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering Portal set. Designed as a white mana creature, this card features the artist Kev Walker and carries the set code POR. As card number 9 in the set, it represents the accessible, entry-level nature of the Portal series, which was created to introduce new players to the complexities of the trading card game. The Border Guard is a Human Soldier with a mana cost of {2}{W} and stats of 1/4 power and toughness. Its straightforward design reflects the Portal set’s goal of simplifying gameplay mechanics for beginners. For collectors, this common card holds historical significance as part of the early expansion era that helped establish the TCG’s global popularity. Completing a full Portal set allows enthusiasts to experience the complete narrative and mechanical introduction provided by this release. Whether you are a long-time Magic: The Gathering fan or a new collector exploring the game's roots, the Portal Border Guard serves as a tangible link to the franchise’s evolution.
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Border Guard
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Kev Walker
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English
{2}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
1 / 4
W
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"Join the army, see foreign countries!" they'd said.