1999 180 cards

Portal Three Kingdoms

180 cards · starter set · released May 1, 1999

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Difficulty: 3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value: $605.98; Market average
Top Card: Imperial Seal; $1353.63
Rarity Tier: Very Rare

Overview

Portal Three Kingdoms is a Magic: The Gathering starter set in the Portal block, released May 1, 1999 with 180 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Portal Three Kingdoms card with Tappr to read a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.

Best for

collectors who already know edition premiums
people completing or pricing Portal Three Kingdoms (180 cards, code ptk)
singles buyers focused on Portal Three Kingdoms / Imperial Seal

Skip if

you will not check edition/treatment and still want “NM mythic” prices
you expect every rare in the set to hold similar resale

Common mistakes

On Portal Three Kingdoms, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Portal Three Kingdoms / Imperial Seal; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Portal Three Kingdoms (1999, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code ptk before the art.

What to check first

First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Portal Three Kingdoms / Imperial Seal, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Portal Three Kingdoms checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The most valuable card in Portal Three Kingdoms in the latest synced snapshot is Imperial Seal, with a Scryfall market estimate around $1353.63. Other standout cards include Zodiac Dragon and Riding the Dilu Horse.

Full Collection

Cards from Portal Three Kingdoms

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Tips to finish the set

To complete Portal Three Kingdoms you'll need all 180 cards. Start with the commons and uncommons — they're cheap and fill most of the checklist — then chase the rares and mythics. Scanning as you sort lets Tappr flag the Portal Three Kingdoms cards still missing from your collection.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

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Scan your Portal Three Kingdoms cards with Tappr to identify every printing
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Read the 24-hour market estimate for each card, including foils
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Prioritize chase cards like Imperial Seal
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Save scanned cards to your Portal Three Kingdoms checklist to see what's missing

Scan with the app

Point Tappr at any Portal Three Kingdoms card and it identifies the exact printing and collector number, then shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours — not a live listing, and not a price guide you have to type into. Every scan can be saved straight into your digital Portal Three Kingdoms binder.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Portal Three Kingdoms?

Portal Three Kingdoms contains 180 cards. It was released May 1, 1999.

02 What is the most valuable card in Portal Three Kingdoms?

Imperial Seal is currently the most valuable Portal Three Kingdoms card, trading around $1353.63 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours.

03 When was Portal Three Kingdoms released?

Portal Three Kingdoms was released May 1, 1999 (1999) as a Magic: The Gathering starter set.

04 How do I check Portal Three Kingdoms card prices?

Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Portal Three Kingdoms printing and shows a Scryfall market estimate synced about every 24 hours. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Portal Three Kingdoms price overview.

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