Flourishing Defenses
Flourishing Defenses Price Summary
As of Aug 6, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Flourishing Defenses is $1.20 (ECC #107), and the most expensive is $41.76 (SHM #114, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.20, down 1.6% over 7 days, down 12.4% over 30 days, down 58.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $15.39 (2025).
Flourishing Defenses Printings & Prices
Flourishing Defenses has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Flourishing Defenses: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $11.20 cash for SHM #114 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SHM #114 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #114 | Foil | $11.20 | $27.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | SHM #114 | Nonfoil | $1.30 | $2.79 | 53% |
| Card Kingdom | ECC #107 | Nonfoil | $1.15 | $2.49 | 54% |
| CoolStuffInc | ECC #107 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | — | — |
Flourishing Defenses Rules Text & Legality
Whenever a -1/-1 counter is put on a creature, you may create a 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature token.
Flourishing Defenses is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Flourishing Defenses Rulings
- May 1, 2008 This ability triggers both when a -1/-1 counter is put on a creature on the battlefield and when a creature enters with a -1/-1 counter on it. This includes when a creature returns to the battlefield as a result of persist.
- May 1, 2008 This ability triggers once for each -1/-1 counter. For example, if Leech Bonder (a creature that enters with two -1/-1 counters on it) entered, Flourishing Defenses's ability would trigger twice.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Flourishing Defenses has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECC #107 | 2026-01-23 | Uncommon | Standard | $1.58 | $1.25 | $3.39 | $2.97 |
| SHM #114 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SHM #114 | 2008-05-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
ECC #107 
SHM #114 Flourishing Defenses in Commander
Flourishing Defenses is the #4,067 most-played card on EDHREC, up 90 places over the last 30 days.
Flourishing Defenses FAQ
How much is Flourishing Defenses worth?
Flourishing Defenses is worth about $1.20 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 6, 2026. Prices range from $1.20 to $41.76 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Flourishing Defenses legal in Commander?
Yes — Flourishing Defenses is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Flourishing Defenses been reprinted?
Yes — Flourishing Defenses has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Flourishing Defenses cheap?
Flourishing Defenses trades at about $1.20 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.