Defensive Formation
Illustrated by Greg Staples
Card details
- Mana cost
- 1
- Type
- Enchantment
- Rarity
- Enchantment
Oracle text
Instead of the attacking player, you choose how creatures attacking you deal combat damage.
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
Defensive Formation price & value
| Condition | Market | Low |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $0.66 | $1.98 |
| Lightly Played | $0.51 | $1.97 |
| Moderately Played | $0.45 | $1.89 |
| Heavily Played | $0.34 | $1.78 |
| Damaged | $0.33 | $1.85 |
Snapshot as of 2026-09-11. Live prices & recent sales load below.