The Zodiac Dog, card number 130 from the 1999 Portal Three Kingdoms expansion. This common red creature offers a distinct gameplay mechanic for Magic: The Gathering collectors and players alike.
Zodiac Dog
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Portal Three Kingdoms
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Card number 130, titled Zodiac Dog, serves as a foundational red creature for enthusiasts exploring this era of the game. Designed as a 2/2 creature with a mana cost of {2}{R}, it provides a straightforward yet strategic option for players building decks around the red mana pool. The Zodiac Dog features the Mountainwalk ability, allowing it to evade blockades as long as the defending player controls a Mountain land. This mechanical interaction adds depth to gameplay, making it a functional piece for casual and competitive formats alike. For collectors, the card represents a distinct moment in Magic history, showcasing the creative risks Wizards of the Coast took during the late 90s. As you expand your Magic: The Gathering collection, this card offers both nostalgic value and tangible utility, bridging the gap between historical significance and modern gameplay appreciation.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Zodiac Dog
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Qi Baocheng
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Creature — Dog
2 / 2
R
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Mountainwalk (This creature can't be blocked as long as defending player controls a Mountain.)
". . . Jiang Wei alone still strove with might and main: / Nine times more he fought the north—in vain. . . ."
