The 1997 Magic: The Gathering Portal set rare card #71, Taunt. This blue sorcery is a strategic tool for controlling the board state.
Taunt
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal
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As a rare blue sorcery, this card offers a unique strategic mechanic that disrupts opponent positioning by compelling their creatures to attack you if able during their next turn. Designed with accessibility in mind, Portal cards often featured simplified rules language, making complex interactions easier to grasp for beginners while retaining deep strategic potential. Created by artist Phil Foglio, the Portal expansion brought a fresh visual style to the game, distinguishing it from previous releases through its approachable design and educational focus. Taunt exemplifies this philosophy by providing a clear, impactful effect that rewards careful timing and board awareness. Collectors who appreciate the history of Magic: The Gathering often seek out Portal cards for their nostalgic value and their role in expanding the game's audience during the late 1990s. For investors and hobbyists alike, Portal set cards represent a significant era in the game's evolution, marking a time when Wizards of the Coast actively worked to make the trading card game more inclusive. The Taunt card, with its distinctive blue mana cost and sorcery type, serves as a reminder of the creative experimentation that defined this period. Whether you are completing a full Portal set or adding classic staples to your collection, this card offers both historical significance and gameplay utility.
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Taunt
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Phil Foglio
Card Stock
English
{U}
Sorcery
U
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During target player's next turn, creatures that player controls attack you if able.
