Young Wei Recruits, card number 94 from the 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion in Magic: The Gathering. This common Human Soldier creature offers distinct gameplay mechanics for collectors and players.
Young Wei Recruits
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Three Kingdoms
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Young Wei Recruits stands as a notable entry in the 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion, serving as card number 94 within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card depicts a Human Soldier with a mana cost of {1}{B}, resulting in a mana value of two. As a creature with a power and toughness of 2/2, it provides a reliable presence on the battlefield for players utilizing black mana strategies. The design of Young Wei Recruits reflects the thematic depth of the Portal Three Kingdoms set, which drew inspiration from historical Chinese literature and philosophy. The card's rules text imposes a specific limitation: this creature cannot block. This restriction adds strategic complexity, requiring players to manage their board state carefully when deploying this unit. Such mechanical quirks are characteristic of the Portal series, designed to teach players about resource management and tactical decision-making without overwhelming complexity. For collectors, Young Wei Recruits represents a piece of Magic history that bridges casual play and competitive strategy. Card number 94 remains a familiar face among enthusiasts who appreciate the evolution of card design and the cultural narratives embedded in the game's lore. Whether you are a long-time veteran or a new collector exploring the game's rich history, cards like Young Wei Recruits provide a tangible connection to the game's enduring appeal. The 1999 release date places this card in a golden era of expansion, making it a valuable addition for those tracking the development of the trading card game.
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Young Wei Recruits
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Li Youliang
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Creature — Human Soldier
2 / 2
B
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This creature can't block.
"To send the common people to war untrained is to throw them away." —Confucius, *The Analects* (trans. Lau)











