Portal Three Kingdoms
180 cards · starter set · released May 1, 1999
ptkDifficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$504.90
Market average
Top Card
Imperial Seal
$976.81
Rarity Tier
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 pull up its live market price in seconds.
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.
Most valuable cards
The most valuable card in Portal Three Kingdoms right now is Imperial Seal, with a market price around $976.81. Other standout cards include Riding the Dilu Horse and Zodiac Dragon.
Cards from Portal Three Kingdoms
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Alert Shu Infantry
Eightfold Maze
Empty City Ruse
False Defeat
Riding Red Hare
Volunteer Militia
Extinguish
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
Return to Battle
Xun Yu, Wei Advisor
Corrupt Eunuchs
Relentless Assault
Zodiac Dragon
Riding the Dilu Horse
Trip Wire
Island
Island
Island
Swamp
Swamp
Swamp
Mountain
Mountain
Mountain
Forest
Forest
Forest
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.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your Portal Three Kingdoms cards with Tappr to identify every printing
- 02
Check the live market price for each card, including foils
- 03
Prioritize chase cards like Imperial Seal
- 04
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, 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 Three Kingdoms binder.
Common questions
01How many cards are in Portal Three Kingdoms?
Portal Three Kingdoms contains 180 cards. It was released May 1, 1999.
02What is the most valuable card in Portal Three Kingdoms?
Imperial Seal is currently the most valuable Portal Three Kingdoms card, trading around $976.81 in near-mint condition. Prices move constantly — scan your copy with Tappr for the live value.
03When was Portal Three Kingdoms released?
Portal Three Kingdoms was released May 1, 1999 (1999) as a Magic: The Gathering starter set.
04How do I check Portal Three Kingdoms card prices?
Open Tappr, scan the card, and it recognizes the exact Portal Three Kingdoms printing and shows its current market price. You can also browse this page's card list for a full Portal Three Kingdoms price overview.
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