Stand or Fall
Invasion 171 • rare
- Set
- Invasion
- Collector number
- 171
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Matt Cavotta
- Market price
- $0.42
What it does
At the beginning of combat on your turn, for each defending player, separate all creatures that player controls into two piles and that player chooses one. Only creatures in the chosen piles can block this turn.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Stand or Fall was released in October 2000 as part of the Invasion expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Developed by Wizards of the Coast, the set marked a thematic shift toward a multi-color focus, pitting a coalition of Dominaria's forces against the invading Phyrexian machine empire. This card was designed as a white enchantment, reflecting the set's emphasis on combat-oriented mechanics and the tactical choices required during the high-stakes conflicts of the storyline.
The artwork for the card was created by illustrator Pete Venters, a prominent contributor to the game's aesthetic during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Venters intended to capture the chaotic and desperate atmosphere of the invasion, depicting a moment of martial resolve amidst the overwhelming threat of the encroaching metallic forces. Upon its release, the card was viewed as a niche tactical tool, celebrated by players for its ability to dictate the flow of combat in limited formats, even if it saw limited utility in broader competitive environments.
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