Portal
228 cards · starter set · released May 1, 1997
porDifficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$45.97
Market average
Top Card
Wrath of God
$60.92
Rarity Tier
Overview
Portal is a Magic: The Gathering starter set in the Portal block, released May 1, 1997 with 228 cards. Use the checklist below to track which cards you own, and scan any Portal card with Tappr to pull up its live market price in seconds.
Best for
- collectors who already know edition premiums
- people completing or pricing Portal (228 cards, code por)
- singles buyers focused on Portal / Wrath
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, the usual miss is pricing by card name alone without edition (Alpha/Beta/Unlimited/Revised). Money still clusters around Portal / Wrath; treating the whole list like one price tier is how people overpay bulk. Also: Portal (1997, early Magic) gets mixed into lots that are not the same product — match set code por before the art.
What to check first
First: edition line, authenticity, then condition. On Portal / Wrath, do condition under light before grade talk. Then use the Portal checklist for gaps — sealed is not a plan for the expensive row.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Portal right now is Wrath of God, with a market price around $60.92. Other standout cards include Sylvan Tutor and Cruel Tutor.
Cards from Portal
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Alabaster Dragon
Angelic Blessing
Archangel
Ardent Militia
Knight Errant
Wall of Swords
Deep-Sea Serpent
Snapping Drake
Bog Raiders
Hand of Death
Soul Shred
Fire Snake
Raging Cougar
Anaconda
Mobilize
Sylvan Tutor
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
Forest
Tips to finish the set
To complete Portal you'll need all 228 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 cards still missing from your collection.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Portal cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Wrath of God
- 04
Save scanned cards to your Portal checklist to see what's missing
Scan with the app
Point Tappr at any Portal card and it identifies the exact printing, collector number, and current value instantly — no typing set codes or flipping through a price guide. Every scan can be saved straight into your digital Portal binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Portal?
Portal contains 228 cards in the main set (257 including variants and special printings). It was released May 1, 1997.
02What is the most valuable card in Portal?
Wrath of God is currently the most valuable Portal card, trading around $60.92 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Portal released?
Portal was released May 1, 1997 (1997) as a Magic: The Gathering starter set.
04How do I check Portal card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Portal printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Portal price overview.
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