Plains

Description

This product represents the Portal Plains card, issued in 1997 as part of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Identified by card number 198s, this print is a Common rarity card produced for the Chinese language market. The Portal set was designed to introduce new players to the game, making its components foundational for understanding the early era of Magic. As a Basic Land, this card serves a fundamental mechanical role: it can be tapped to add white mana to a player's resources. This function is critical for casting spells that require white mana, regardless of the specific deck strategy employed. The card is credited to artist Jack Wei, whose work defines the visual identity of the Portal expansion. Collectors often target this card to complete specific set checklists, particularly those focusing on the Portal series or Chinese-language releases. The card number 198s places it within the standard checklist of the Portal set, distinct from any subset inserts or special variants. The Portal Plains card remains a recognizable piece of Magic history, valued for its accessibility and its role in the game's educational push during the late 1990s.