Blossoming Defense
Lorwyn Eclipsed 167 • uncommon
- Set
- Lorwyn Eclipsed
- Collector number
- 167
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Eelis Kyttanen
- Market price
- $0.29
What it does
Target creature you control gets +2/+2 and gains hexproof until end of turn. (It can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
To survive Shadowmoor's wilds, safewrights must carry an unassailable seed of beauty within their heart.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Blossoming Defense was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Kaladesh in 2016, a set centered around an invention-focused aesthetic and the introduction of the energy mechanic. The card was designed as a low-cost, efficient combat trick, reflecting the set's emphasis on intricate creature interactions and aggressive, fast-paced play patterns. It quickly became a staple in various formats due to its ability to protect key creatures from removal spells while simultaneously providing an offensive power boost.
The artwork, illustrated by Bastien L. Deharme, captures the card's function through a vibrant, naturalistic depiction of Aether-infused flora manifesting to shield an ally. Deharme focused on translating the magical, high-fantasy aesthetic of the Kaladesh plane into a visual representation of defensive growth. Upon release, the card was widely praised by players for its versatility and remains a notable example of effective utility design within the green color pie.
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