Defensive Formation
~$0.68 TCGplayer
White. Enchantment
Urza's Saga #9 · Illustrated by Greg Staples
Urza's Saga #9 · Illustrated by Greg StaplesWhat is Defensive Formation worth?
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Oracle text
Rather than the attacking player, you assign the combat damage of each creature attacking you. You can divide that creature's combat damage as you choose among any of the creatures blocking it.
"Your enemies will pound upon the door of your defenses, but only you shall have the key, and it is the key of life." —*Song of All*, canto 873
Format legality
All 2 printings of Defensive Formation
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #USG-9· 2026PreorderRetro Frameuncommon | uncommon | — | — | |
 Urza's Saga usg #9· 1998uncommon· Cardmarket €0.24 | uncommon | $0.68 | €0.24 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 1998
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #20,824 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Greg Staples
Rulings (1)
2004-10-04
Damage assignment choices from Trample and other things which allow alternative damage assignments for attacking creatures are all made by you.
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