Defy Death (AVR #16)
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Defy Death is a uncommon printing from Avacyn Restored (AVR #16), a Sorcery. Illustrated by Karl Kopinski.
Card text
Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. If it's an Angel, put two +1/+1 counters on it.
Gisela cornered the murderous demon among the graves of the dead villagers. "A fitting end," she murmured as she raised her sword.
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{W}{W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Avacyn Restored (AVR) |
| Collector number | 16 |
| Artist | Karl Kopinski |
| Released | 2012-05-04 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.39, foil $3.78 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- May 1, 2012 — No player can cast spells or activate abilities between returning the creature card to the battlefield and checking whether it’s an Angel.
- May 1, 2012 — If the creature is an Angel only on the battlefield (perhaps because it’s a non-Angel creature card and Xenograft is on the battlefield), it will get the +1/+1 counters.
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