Defensive Formation (USG #9)
Defensive Formation is a uncommon printing from Urza's Saga (USG #9), a Enchantment. Illustrated by Greg Staples.
Card 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
Details
| Mana cost | {W} |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Urza's Saga (USG) |
| Collector number | 9 |
| Artist | Greg Staples |
| Released | 1998-10-12 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.68 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not 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 | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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