Plains

Description

The Portal Plains card, identified by the number 197s, is a common basic land from the Magic: The Gathering Portal set released in 1997. This Chinese language version was illustrated by Jack Wei and carries the set code POR. As a Basic Land card, its primary function in the game is to generate white mana ({W}) when tapped, providing the essential resource foundation required for casting white spells. The Portal set was designed to introduce new players to the game, and this Plains card serves as a fundamental component of that introductory experience. Collectors who focus on specific language variants of Magic cards often look for this version to complete their Chinese-language subsets. As a Basic Land card, it produces white mana, and this Chinese-language print from the 1997 Portal set is attributed to artist Jack Wei. Collectors of the Portal set may seek this Chinese-language version to complete their groupings of the 1997 release. The combination of the Portal branding, the Chinese text, and the specific card number 197s creates a unique identifier for this product among TCG collectors. This card features artwork by Jack Wei and belongs to the Portal expansion released in 1997. It remains a relevant piece for collectors who appreciate the diversity of Magic's print history and the specific design choices made for international releases.