Defense of the Heart
Marvel Universe 76 • mythic
- Set
- Marvel Universe
- Collector number
- 76
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Nick Cardy
- Market price
- $8.24
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent controls three or more creatures, sacrifice this enchantment, search your library for up to two creature cards, put those cards onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Defense of the Heart was released as part of the Urza's Legacy expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in 1999. The set was designed to continue the intricate narrative of the Urza block, focusing on the character's long-standing conflict against the Phyrexians. As an enchantment, the card was intended to provide a powerful, high-risk, high-reward mechanic that rewards players for managing board states during the early stages of a game.
The artwork for this card was provided by Nick Cardy, a legendary comic book artist best known for his foundational work at DC Comics on titles such as Aquaman and Teen Titans. Cardy brought his signature dynamic style and mastery of human anatomy to the piece, creating an evocative image that captured the tension and defensive nature of the card's effect. Within the player community, the card is remembered as a significant piece of design from the late nineties that remains a staple of casual and competitive Commander formats today.
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