Defense of the Heart

set	min	mtgo
-	123.55	0.45 tix

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Name	Defense of the Heart
Type	Enchantment
Description	At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent controls three or more creatures, sacrifice Defense of the Heart, search your library for up to two creature cards, put those cards onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Flavor	"And as the rose began to bloom, the curse of Redtooth Keep began, at last, to wither." —Curse of the Werefox
Artist	Olena Richards
Set	Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales #51
Wallpaper	download
Image	download

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About Defense of the Heart

Defense of the Heart, Enchantment, designed by Rebecca Guay first released in Feb, 1999 in the set Urza's Legacy and was printed exactly in 7 different ways. It see play in 1 formats: Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 123.55.

A deck focused on quickly ramping up mana and stalling opponents with control spells would benefit from using Defense of the Heart, as it can provide a sudden advantage by putting powerful creatures onto the battlefield. However, some may argue that other cards like Tooth and Nail offer a more reliable and immediate way to search for and put creatures into play, making Defense of the Heart less optimal for competitive play but still a fun and potentially powerful choice for more casual decks looking for a unique twist.

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10/04/04

In a multiplayer game, it triggers if at least one opponent controls three or more creatures.

10/04/04

This triggered ability only triggers if your opponent controls 3 or more creatures at the beginning of upkeep. This condition is checked again on resolution.

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