What is the Shu Farmer in Magic: The Gathering?

The Shu Farmer is a white mana Human creature card from the 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms set. It has a mana cost of one white mana and a power/toughness of 1/1, featuring an ability that allows you to gain one life when tapped during your turn.

Is the Shu Farmer card part of the base Magic: The Gathering sets?

No, the Shu Farmer is not part of the core base sets. It was exclusively released in the Portal Three Kingdoms expansion, which was designed as an introductory set to teach the game's mechanics through a simplified rulebook and historical theme.

How is the Shu Farmer used in gameplay?

In gameplay, the Shu Farmer is typically used to stabilize your life total early in the game. By tapping the card to gain one life, players can protect themselves from damage while saving their mana for more potent spells or larger creatures in later turns.

Back to Browse

Marketplace

Reference artwork · details may differ from this copy

About This Card

The Shu Farmer (card #23) from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion is a foundational white mana creature designed for the game's introductory format.

Shu Farmer

1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Three Kingdoms

1999 Magic: The Gathering Portal Three Kingdoms

No Listings Available

No listings available right now.

Browse Similar

Market Value

Raw/Ungraded Market: $3.71

Updated 2 days ago

Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)Last Updated Sep 23, 2026Check Price Guide

Market & Price History

Condition	Value	Source	Trend	Price Details
	$3.71Sep 23, 2026	Guide Estimate	+8.2%
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) Estimate: $3.71, based on Guide Estimate. Source date not availableCaptured Sep 23, 2026 Guide Estimate: $3.71. Evidence date not available. Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable. Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $3.43 to $3.71 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 23, 2026: 8.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Sep 23, 2026

$3.71Sep 23, 2026
Source
Guide Estimate
Trend
+8.2%
Price Details
Based on TCGplayer Market (reference)
Estimate: $3.71, based on Guide Estimate.
Source date not availableCaptured Sep 23, 2026
Guide Estimate: $3.71. Evidence date not available.
Few comparable observations are available, so this estimate may be less reliable.
Over the last 30 days, stored prices ranged from $3.43 to $3.71 across 3 capture days. Change between Sep 4, 2026 and Sep 23, 2026: 8.2%. Compares the same source, grade and signed status. Capture days are not completed-sale counts.Recorded Sep 23, 2026

30-day Price History

Raw / Ungraded

TCGplayer Market (reference) · Guide Estimate evidence · captured Sep 23, 2026

Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.

Product Overview

Description

This release, card number 23, features the Shu Farmer, a white mana Human creature that serves as a staple for early-game resource management. Designed to be accessible to new players, the card allows owners to tap it during their turn to gain one life, providing a steady stream of protection against opponents' aggressive strategies. The Shu Farmer is classified as a Common rarity, making it a frequent find for those building decks within the Portal format. Its low mana cost of one white mana makes it easy to play in the early turns, establishing a defensive foundation before deploying more powerful spells. The card's design reflects the set's unique aesthetic, bridging the gap between complex strategic gameplay and historical narrative themes. For collectors, this card represents a significant piece of Magic: The Gathering history. As part of the Portal series, it helped introduce the game to a wider audience by simplifying rules and mechanics. The Shu Farmer remains a recognizable figure for fans of the early 2000s era of card design. Completing the Portal Three Kingdoms set offers a glimpse into how Wizards of the Coast adapted its gameplay for different markets. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just starting your journey into the Magic: The Gathering universe, this card holds a place in the legacy of the brand's most approachable expansions.

Seller Action

Have one of these to sell?

We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.

Product Specs