The historical strategy of Magic: The Gathering's Portal Three Kingdoms expansion with this 1999 release featuring the Young Wei Recruits card.
Young Wei Recruits
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Three Kingdoms
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Young Wei Recruits, designated as card number 94 in the Portal Three Kingdoms expansion, represents a distinct era in Magic: The Gathering history. The card itself is a black Human Soldier creature with a mana cost of {1}{B} and a power/toughness of 2/2. Its primary effect restricts the creature from blocking, adding a tactical layer to deck construction that challenges players to balance offensive pressure with defensive needs. Collectors often seek out cards from the Portal Three Kingdoms set due to their rich thematic depth and the striking artwork by Li Youliang. This release marked a significant departure from the standard fantasy tropes of Magic, offering a fresh narrative perspective that continues to resonate with fans of the game's diverse lore. For those building collections focused on the game's evolution or specific set completions, Young Wei Recruits serves as an important piece of that historical puzzle. The card's straightforward design and gameplay role make it a recognizable staple for enthusiasts of the Commander format and casual playgroups who appreciate the strategic diversity that early expansions brought to the table.
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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)
