Blossoming Defense
Kaladesh 146 • uncommon
- Set
- Kaladesh
- Collector number
- 146
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Anastasia Ovchinnikova
- Market price
- $0.33
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.)
Those who move harmoniously with the flow of aether can channel the power of the natural world.
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 in the 2016 Magic: The Gathering set Kaladesh, an expansion celebrated for its vibrant, steampunk-inspired aesthetic known as 'aetherpunk.' The card was designed as an instant-speed combat trick, specifically intended to protect key creatures from removal spells while providing a temporary power boost. Its mechanical identity reflects the set's emphasis on intricate machinery and the infusion of raw magical energy into the natural world.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, depicts a creature being shielded by a burst of botanical growth, perfectly capturing the juxtaposition of nature and invention inherent in the Kaladesh plane. Upon its release, it was widely received by the player community as an efficient and versatile tool, eventually becoming a staple in various constructed formats like Modern and Pauper due to its low mana cost and high utility in aggressive green-based strategies.
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