Defensive Stance
Magic: The Gathering | New Phyrexia - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 34 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | New Phyrexia |
| Available | 121 items |
| From | $0.06 |
| Type | Enchantment — Aura |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.06 | 13 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 49 | ||
NMFoil | $0.50 | 2 | ||
LPFoil | $0.50 | 5 | ||
LP | $1.50 | 8 | ||
LP | $0.18 | 40 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.27 | 4 | Unavailable |
About Defensive Stance
Defensive Stance from New Phyrexia is currently available from around $0.05. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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BlueCard Text
Enchant creature
Enchanted creature gets -1/+1.
Flavor Text
"It isn't for fighting. It's for when the fighting's gone bad." —Kara Vrist, Mirran resistance
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Defensive Stance worth?
Defensive Stance is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.05 for New Phyrexia. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Defensive Stance currently shows mostly this printing in this view, which can help when comparing direct availability and condition.
Is Defensive Stance legal in Commander?
Defensive Stance is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Defensive Stance legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Defensive Stance on the Reserved List?
No. Defensive Stance is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Defensive Stance in-game text?
In game, Defensive Stance is a Enchantment — Aura with text that starts: "Enchant creature".
How popular is Defensive Stance in Commander decks?
Defensive Stance ranks #30,861 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
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Searchers looking for Defensive Stance legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.