The Alaborn Trooper from Magic: The Gathering's 1998 Portal Second Age set. This common white mana card is a staple for collectors of early Magic history.
Alaborn Trooper
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Second Age
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Released in 1998, the Alaborn Trooper serves as card number 4 in the Portal Second Age expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a White mana creature, this Human Soldier requires a mana cost of {2}{W} to cast and boasts a power and toughness of 2/3. The Portal Second Age set was designed to introduce new players to the game through simplified mechanics, making cards like this one accessible and foundational for beginners. Collectors often seek out early Portal releases to complete their sets or to appreciate the evolution of card design during Magic's second era. Whether you are building a collection of classic expansions or focusing on the Portal series, this card offers a tangible connection to Magic's past. It stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of simple, effective creature designs that defined the game's early accessibility.
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Alaborn Trooper
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Lubov
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 3
W
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"I dedicate my body to my country And my life to my King." —Alaborn Soldier's Oath