Assault Formation
Dragons of Tarkir 173 • rare
- Set
- Dragons of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 173
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Kieran Yanner
- Market price
- $0.41
What it does
Each creature you control assigns combat damage equal to its toughness rather than its power.
green mana: Target creature with defender can attack this turn as though it didn't have defender.
2 generic mana green mana: Creatures you control get +0/+1 until end of turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Assault Formation was released in 2015 as part of the Dragons of Tarkir expansion for Magic: The Gathering. The card was designed to support a specific mechanical archetype within the set, centered on the 'durable' creatures of the Abzan Houses. By allowing creatures to assign combat damage based on their toughness rather than their power, the card transformed defensive utility creatures into aggressive threats, providing a unique strategic pivot for players in both limited and constructed formats.
The artwork for the card was created by David Gaillet, who utilized a bold, high-contrast style to depict a group of humanoid warriors bracing for an incoming charge. The design intent was to visually capture the essence of a fortified line preparing for impact, emphasizing resilience and structural integrity. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its novelty and its ability to revitalize otherwise overlooked, high-toughness creatures, solidifying its place as a staple of the 'toughness-matters' archetype in the game's history.
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