Quick Answer

Portal to Phyrexia is a mythic Artifact from BRO (BRO) costing {9}. Current price: $33.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Portal to Phyrexia MTG card

Portal to Phyrexia

Artifact

Card Text

When this artifact enters, each opponent sacrifices three creatures of their choice. At the beginning of your upkeep, put target creature card from a graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. It's a Phyrexian in addition to its other types.

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 9.0 BRO BRO 🎨 Svetlin Velinov

Market Prices

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$33.03
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TCGPlayer
$47.08
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$39.99
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$54.99
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Cardmarket
€29.81
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€45.72
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portal to Phyrexia? Basics

Portal to Phyrexia is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this artifact enters, each opponent sacrifices three creatures of their choice. At the beginning of your upkeep, put target creature card from a graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. It's a Phyrexian in addition to its other types."

How much mana does Portal to Phyrexia cost to cast? Basics

Portal to Phyrexia has a mana cost of {9}, which equals 9.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Portal to Phyrexia's mana cost of {9} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Portal to Phyrexia has a mana value of 9.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Portal to Phyrexia's current oracle text is: "When this artifact enters, each opponent sacrifices three creatures of their choice. At the beginning of your upkeep, put target creature card from a graveyard onto the battlefield under your control. It's a Phyrexian in addition to its other types."

What is the current price of Portal to Phyrexia? Pricing

The current market price for Portal to Phyrexia is approximately $33.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $47.08 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €29.81 EUR.

Where can I buy Portal to Phyrexia? Pricing

You can purchase Portal to Phyrexia from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Portal to Phyrexia normal: $33.03 | foil: $47.08

Is Portal to Phyrexia legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Portal to Phyrexia in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Portal to Phyrexia legal in Modern? Legality

Portal to Phyrexia is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Portal to Phyrexia legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Portal to Phyrexia is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Portal to Phyrexia legal in Pioneer? Legality

Portal to Phyrexia is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Portal to Phyrexia legal in Legacy? Legality

Portal to Phyrexia is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Portal to Phyrexia legal in Vintage? Legality

Portal to Phyrexia is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Portal to Phyrexia legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Portal to Phyrexia in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Portal to Phyrexia from? Details

This printing of Portal to Phyrexia is from BRO (BRO), with collector number 365.

Portal to Phyrexia may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Portal to Phyrexia's rarity? Details

Portal to Phyrexia is a mythic card in BRO.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Portal to Phyrexia? Details

Portal to Phyrexia was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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