Defensive Formation
| Name | Defensive Formation |
|---|---|
| Type | Enchantment |
| Description | 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. |
| Flavor | "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 |
| Artist | Greg Staples |
| Set | Urza's Saga #9 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Defensive Formation
Defensive Formation, Enchantment, designed by Greg Staples first released in Oct, 1998 in the set Urza's Saga. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of ₱ 21.32.
This card, Defensive Formation, would benefit a control or defensive deck that focuses on protecting its life total and controlling the battlefield. While it offers a unique ability to redirect combat damage, there are more efficient options available such as Propaganda or Ghostly Prison which deter attackers altogether. Defensive Formation could see situational play in specific strategies but may not be a staple in competitive decks due to its limited impact compared to other options.
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10/04/04
Damage assignment choices from Trample and other things which allow alternative damage assignments for attacking creatures are all made by you.
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What type of card is Defensive Formation?
Defensive Formation is a Enchantment card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Defensive Formation do?
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.
How much does Defensive Formation cost?
Defensive Formation currently starts at ₱ 21.32. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Defensive Formation from?
Defensive Formation was first released in the set Urza's Saga, illustrated by Greg Staples.
Is Defensive Formation legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Defensive Formation can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
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