Resourceful Defense
Final Fantasy Commander 251 • rare
- Set
- Final Fantasy Commander
- Collector number
- 251
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Shiyu
- Finish
- Surge
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
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Where it came from
Resourceful Defense was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering 'Final Fantasy Commander' set, a collaboration that integrates the iconic lore and character archetypes of the long-running video game franchise into the mechanics of the collectible card game. Designed to bridge the strategic depth of both series, the card functions as an enchantment that rewards players for managing counters on their permanents, reflecting the resource-management systems often found in role-playing games.
The artwork for this card was crafted by Shiyu, who utilized a stylistic approach to capture the ethereal and tactical essence of Final Fantasy combat. The design focuses on defensive positioning and the repurposing of magical potential, a common theme in the source material where characters often bolster their capabilities through preparation and skill. Upon its introduction, the card was received as a versatile tool for synergistic deck builds, favored by players who enjoy complex interactions involving loyalty and +1/+1 counters.
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