Resourceful Defense
New Capenna Commander Promos 19p • rare
- Set
- New Capenna Commander Promos
- Collector number
- 19p
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Francis Tneh
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Whenever a permanent you control leaves the battlefield, if it had counters on it, put those counters on target permanent you control.
4 generic mana white mana: Move any number of counters from target permanent you control onto a second target permanent you control.
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
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Resourceful Defense on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Resourceful Defense was released as part of the Streets of New Capenna Commander set in 2022, an expansion that introduced a 1920s Art Deco-inspired urban setting to the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. The card was designed to support the 'counters-matter' playstyle, specifically allowing players to move various types of counters between permanents, which synergized with the mechanics established for the set’s five crime families.
The card’s illustration is credited to artist Justine Cruz, who employed a vibrant, painterly style that evokes the opulent yet dangerous atmosphere of New Capenna. Within the game’s meta, the card received positive reception for its utility in Commander format decks, as its ability to preserve value after a board wipe offers a significant tactical advantage for players focused on building up their permanents.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Resourceful Defense
Resourceful Defense is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. New Capenna Commander Promos 19p • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Resourceful Defense on collecto.rs?
Resourceful Defense doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Resourceful Defense?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Resourceful Defense catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Resourceful Defense is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
