# Flanking Troops Flanking Troops represents Portal Three Kingdoms' attempt to create accessible limited-format creatures with straightforward mechanics. As an uncommon, it served as a common draft pick during the set's limited environment. Collectors view this card primarily through the lens of Portal's unique status as a simplified Magic product designed for Asian markets, making the entire set somewhat niche among Western collectors. The card itself holds modest appeal beyond set completion. Its nonfoil-only status reflects Portal Three Kingdoms' production constraints. Collectors interested in the set typically pursue it for historical completeness rather than individual card value, viewing Portal as an interesting footnote in Magic's evolution rather than a sought-after collecting category.