◆
Decktrove
Portal Mage
C17 · Commander 2017 #13 · Rare · released 2017-08-25
{2}{U}
Creature — Human Wizard
Flash
When this creature enters during the declare attackers step, you may reselect which player or permanent target attacking creature is attacking. (It can't attack its controller or their permanents.)
Portal Mage is a rare blue creature from Commander 2017 (2017). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2017 to 2023. Recent market prices range from $0.24 to $0.33 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.31
Format legality
Where you can play Portal Mage in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.24 to $0.33 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander Masters at $0.24.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2017 This page | 13 | Rare | $0.25 | — |
| Commander 2020 | 122 | Rare | $0.33 | — |
| Commander Masters | 112 | Uncommon | $0.24 | $0.27 |
More from Commander 2017
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2017-08-25You may cast Portal Mage outside of a declare attackers step. If Portal Mage enters the battlefield outside of a declare attackers step, its ability simply doesn’t trigger.
- 2017-08-25Reselecting which player or planeswalker a creature is attacking ignores all requirements, restrictions, and costs associated with attacking.
- 2017-08-25Reselecting which player or planeswalker a creature is attacking doesn’t cause “whenever this creature attacks” abilities to trigger. Notably, the Curses in this set (such as Curse of Vitality) won’t trigger while Portal Mage’s ability is resolving.
- 2017-08-25If you reselect which player or planeswalker an attacking creature is attacking, that creature is still considered to have attacked the player or planeswalker as declared, but it is now attacking the new player or planeswalker.
- 2017-08-25If an ability targets something controlled by the “defending player” of an attacking creature and the defending player for that creature changes before that ability resolves, the ability won’t resolve because its target has become illegal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Portal Mage legal in Commander?
Yes — Portal Mage is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Portal Mage legal in?
Portal Mage is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Portal Mage been printed?
Portal Mage has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2017 to 2023.
What is the cheapest printing of Portal Mage?
The cheapest printing is Commander Masters (#112) at about $0.24.
Who illustrated Portal Mage?
This printing of Portal Mage was illustrated by Yongjae Choi.