Magic: The Gathering · Urza's Saga
Defensive Formation
French name: Formation défensive
Defensive Formation (Urza's Saga 9) has a market price of US$0.67 as of Nov 8, 2026.
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Card details
- Type
- Enchantment
- Mana cost
- {W}
- Artist
- Greg Staples
Card text
Instead of the attacking player, you choose how creatures attacking you deal combat damage.
Flavour text
“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
About this card
Defensive Formation is card 9 in Urza's Saga, a Magic: The Gathering set released Oct 12, 1998. Rarity: Uncommon. Illustrated by Greg Staples. Reference market price on Nov 8, 2026: US$0.67. Over the last 30 days, the Normal price went down 1.5%. Source: TCGplayer market data via tcgcsv.com, updated daily. A reference price is not an offer.