The 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion with Flanking Troops, card number 5 from Magic: The Gathering. This uncommon white creature offers strategic tapping power for collectors and players alike.
Flanking Troops
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Three Kingdoms
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Flanking Troops stands as a distinctive entry in the 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion, identified by card number 5 and the set code PTK. Printed as an uncommon in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this white card features a 2/2 Human Soldier creature with a mana cost of {2}{W}{W}. Designed by artist Li Wang, the card captures the strategic depth of the Portal series, which aimed to make the game accessible to new players while retaining core mechanics. The card's ability allows players to tap a target creature whenever Flanking Troops attacks, providing tactical control during gameplay. Collectors value this piece for its historical significance in the Portal line and its connection to the Three Kingdoms theme. The flavor text references the historical rivalry between Liu Bei and Sun Quan, adding narrative depth to the card's identity. As a staple of the PTK set, Flanking Troops remains a sought-after item for those building complete collections or exploring classic Magic strategies.
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Flanking Troops
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Li Wang
Card Stock
English
{2}{W}{W}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 2
W
Card Text
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Whenever this creature attacks, you may tap target creature.
Following the battle of Redcliffs, both Liu Bei and Sun Quan coveted the province of Jingzhou. After Sun Quan's troops failed to capture it, Liu Bei's succeeded.