The 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion with card 133, Borrowing the East Wind. This Rare sorcery from Magic: The Gathering features unique Eastern-themed mechanics.
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Three Kingdoms
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Card number 133, titled Borrowing the East Wind, stands as a notable Rare sorcery within this diverse collection. Designed for the green mana color identity, this card offers a powerful strategic option that requires careful mana management. The card’s mechanics revolve around the unique keyword ability horsemanship, which is specific to this expansion. By paying a mana cost of {X}{G}{G}, players can target every creature possessing horsemanship as well as each player on the battlefield. This broad damage effect makes the card a significant threat in multiplayer games or when facing an opponent with multiple defended creatures. The versatility of the variable X cost allows for scalable impact, making it a flexible tool in deck construction. Collector interest in Portal Three Kingdoms often centers on its educational design and thematic uniqueness. As part of the early Magic: The Gathering product lineup, it serves as an accessible entry point for new players while retaining depth for veterans. The card is illustrated by Gao Yan, whose artwork complements the set’s aesthetic. For those building collections focused on early 2000s expansions or specific keyword abilities, this card represents a key piece of the set’s identity. Whether you are completing the Portal Three Kingdoms checklist or exploring the history of the game, this card offers a glimpse into the creative direction of the era.
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Featured
Borrowing the East Wind
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Gao Yan
Card Stock
English
{X}{G}{G}
Sorcery
G
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Borrowing the East Wind deals X damage to each creature with horsemanship and each player.
FAQ
Horsemanship is a keyword ability specific to the Portal Three Kingdoms set. A creature with horsemanship cannot be blocked by creatures without horsemanship, making it a powerful offensive tool in the set's unique combat system.
Yes, Borrowing the East Wind is printed as a Rare card in the Portal Three Kingdoms expansion. In Magic: The Gathering, the rare symbol indicates a lower print run compared to common or uncommon cards, often making it more sought after by set collectors.
The mana cost for Borrowing the East Wind is {X}{G}{G}. This means you must pay a variable amount of green mana (X) plus two additional green mana to cast the sorcery.
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