Magic: The Gathering

Defensive Formation

Urza's Saga 9 • uncommon

Set: Urza's Saga
Collector number: 9
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: white mana
Type: Enchantment
Colors: White
Artist: Greg Staples
Market price: $0.64

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$0.64market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.56 – $0.64 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon enchantment, this card provides a specialized tactical utility that allows players to redistribute damage during combat. Its presence in the collection highlights the strategic depth found in this particular set, where subtle defensive maneuvers can be just as impactful as aggressive plays.

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What it does

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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