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Prototype Portal
ARTIFACT Rare
Commander 2018 EDHREC #8,963
$0.77
+0.0%
7 days
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Prototype Portal Price Summary
Prototype Portal's current headline price is $0.77.
Prototype Portal Printings & Prices
3 printings
Prototype Portal has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Prototype Portal: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOM #195 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOM #195 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #SOM-195 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C18 #216 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOM #195 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Prototype Portal Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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 legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Prototype Portal Rulings
5 most recent
- Jan 1, 2011 Any "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.
- Jan 1, 2011 If 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.
- Jan 1, 2011 If 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).
- Jan 1, 2011 You don't choose the value of {X}. Rather, the value of X is defined by the activated ability.
- Jan 1, 2011 You 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
4 printings
Prototype Portal has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #SOM-195 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| C18 #216 | 2018-08-10 | Rare | Standard |
| SOM #195 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
| SOM #195 | 2010-10-01 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #SOM-195 
SOM #195 Prototype Portal in Commander
Prototype Portal is the #8,963 most-played card on EDHREC, down 107 places over the last 30 days.
Prototype Portal FAQ
How much is Prototype Portal worth?
Prototype Portal is worth about $0.77 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Prototype Portal legal in Commander?
Yes — Prototype Portal is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Prototype Portal been reprinted?
Yes — Prototype Portal has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Prototype Portal cheap?
Prototype Portal trades at about $0.77 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,963 on EDHREC).