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Defense of the Heart
J16 · Judge Gift Cards 2016 #7 · Rare · released 2016-01-01
{3}{G}
Enchantment
At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent controls three or more creatures, sacrifice this enchantment, search your library for up to two creature cards, put those cards onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Defense of the Heart is a rare green enchantment from Judge Gift Cards 2016 (2016). It has been printed 9 times across 6 sets, from 1999 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $8.38 to $198.00 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD Foil$78.92
Format legality
Where you can play Defense of the Heart in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (9)
Prices range from $8.38 to $198.00 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Marvel Universe at $8.38.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Legacy | 100 | Rare | $21.81 | $198.00 |
| Judge Gift Cards 2016 This page | 7 | Rare | — | $78.92 |
| The List | ULG-100 | Rare | $15.46 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1039 | Rare | $27.23 | $22.19 |
| Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales | 100 | Mythic | — | $149.24 |
| Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales | 80 | Mythic | $28.67 | $78.99 |
| Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales | 51 | Mythic | $19.76 | $36.83 |
| Secret Lair Drop | 2537 | Mythic | $15.51 | $15.84 |
| Marvel Universe | 76 | Mythic | $8.38 | $11.11 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2023-09-01Defense of the Heart's ability will check if an opponent controls three or more creatures as your upkeep begins. If none of them do, the ability won't trigger at all. If an opponent does, the ability will check again as it tries to resolve. If none of your opponents control three or more creatures at that point, the ability won't do anything. The opponent that controls three or more creatures as the ability resolves doesn't have to be the same opponent that controlled three or more creatures as it triggered.
- 2023-09-01If Defense of the Heart leaves the battlefield while its triggered ability is on the stack, the ability will still resolve as normal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Defense of the Heart legal in Commander?
Yes — Defense of the Heart is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Defense of the Heart legal in?
Defense of the Heart is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Defense of the Heart been printed?
Defense of the Heart has been printed 9 times across 6 sets, from 1999 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Defense of the Heart?
The cheapest printing is Marvel Universe (#76) at about $8.38.
Who illustrated Defense of the Heart?
This printing of Defense of the Heart was illustrated by Jack Wang.