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Defensive Formation
PLST · The List #USG-9 · Uncommon · released 2026-11-09
{W}
Enchantment
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 an uncommon white enchantment from The List (2026). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1998 to 2026. Its recent market price is about $0.68. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Defensive Formation in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.68 to $0.68 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Urza's Saga at $0.68.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Saga | 9 | Uncommon | $0.68 | — |
| The List This page | USG-9 | Uncommon | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2004-10-04Damage assignment choices from Trample and other things which allow alternative damage assignments for attacking creatures are all made by you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Defensive Formation legal in Commander?
Yes — Defensive Formation is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Defensive Formation legal in?
Defensive Formation is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Defensive Formation been printed?
Defensive Formation has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 1998 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Defensive Formation?
The cheapest printing is Urza's Saga (#9) at about $0.68.
Who illustrated Defensive Formation?
This printing of Defensive Formation was illustrated by Greg Staples.