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Defensive Formation
ENCHANTMENT Uncommon
Urza's Saga EDHREC #20,674
$0.67
+1.5%
7 days
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Defensive Formation Price Summary
Defensive Formation's current headline price is $0.67.
Defensive Formation Printings & Prices
2 printings
Defensive Formation has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Defensive Formation: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | USG #9 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | USG #9 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Defensive Formation Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
""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 is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Defensive Formation Rulings
1 most recent
- Oct 4, 2004 Damage assignment choices from Trample and other things which allow alternative damage assignments for attacking creatures are all made by you.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
1 printings
Defensive Formation has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USG #9 | 1998-10-12 | Uncommon | Standard |
Defensive Formation in Commander
Defensive Formation is the #20,674 most-played card on EDHREC, down 181 places over the last 30 days.
Defensive Formation FAQ
How much is Defensive Formation worth?
Defensive Formation is worth about $0.67 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Defensive Formation legal in Commander?
Yes — Defensive Formation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Defensive Formation been reprinted?
Yes — Defensive Formation has been reprinted 1 time, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Defensive Formation cheap?
Defensive Formation trades at about $0.67 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,674 on EDHREC).