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Prototype Portal
C18 · Commander 2018 #216 · Rare · released 2018-08-10
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Artifact
Imprint — When this artifact enters, you may exile an artifact card from your hand.
{X}, {T}: Create a token that's a copy of the exiled card. X is the mana value of that card.
Prototype Portal is a rare artifact from Commander 2018 (2018). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2010 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.75 to $14.55 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.76
Format legality
Where you can play Prototype Portal in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.75 to $14.55 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Commander 2018 at $0.75.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scars of Mirrodin | 195 | Rare | $1.12 | $14.55 |
| Commander 2018 This page | 216 | Rare | $0.75 | — |
| The List | SOM-195 | Rare | $2.35 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2011-01-01If Prototype Portal has left the battlefield by the time its second ability resolves, you'll still put a token onto the battlefield that's a copy of the exiled card. On the other hand, if Prototype Portal is still on the battlefield at this time but there is no exiled card (because, perhaps, Riftsweeper's ability caused the exiled card to be put into its owner's library), no token is created.
- 2011-01-01You don't choose the value of {X}. Rather, the value of X is defined by the activated ability.
- 2011-01-01If the exiled card has {X} in its mana cost (such as Chalice of the Void), that X is considered to be 0. The {X} in Prototype Portal's activation cost takes this into account, though it may be greater than 0 if the exiled card has other mana symbols in its mana cost (such as Riptide Replicator).
- 2011-01-01You may not activate the second ability if no card has been exiled with Prototype Portal. In that case, the value of {X} is undefined and can't be paid.
- 2011-01-01Any "enters" abilities of the exiled card will trigger when the token is put onto the battlefield. Any "as [this permanent] enters" or "[this permanent] enters with" abilities of the exiled card will also work.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prototype Portal legal in Commander?
Yes — Prototype Portal is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Prototype Portal legal in?
Prototype Portal is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Prototype Portal been printed?
Prototype Portal has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2010 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Prototype Portal?
The cheapest printing is Commander 2018 (#216) at about $0.75.
Who illustrated Prototype Portal?
This printing of Prototype Portal was illustrated by Drew Baker.