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Defiant Strike
WAR · War of the Spark #9 · Common · released 2019-05-03
{W}
Instant
Target creature gets +1/+0 until end of turn.
Draw a card.
"My family was saved thanks to a single Boros soldier. It's why I joined the Legion. I will be the protector now."
Defiant Strike is a common white instant from War of the Spark (2019). It has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 2014 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.10 to $0.53 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.19
USD Foil$0.15
Format legality
Where you can play Defiant Strike in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $0.10 to $0.53 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Khans of Tarkir at $0.10.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khans of Tarkir | 7 | Common | $0.10 | $0.49 |
| War of the Spark This page | 9 | Common | $0.19 | $0.15 |
| The List | WAR-9 | Common | $0.33 | — |
| Core Set 2021 | 15 | Common | $0.25 | $0.30 |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 66 | Uncommon | $0.47 | $0.53 |
| Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 3 | Uncommon | $0.28 | $0.32 |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 187 | Common | $0.33 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2020-06-23If the target creature is an illegal target by the time Defiant Strike tries to resolve, the spell won't resolve. You won't draw a card.
Frequently asked questions
Is Defiant Strike legal in Commander?
Yes — Defiant Strike is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Defiant Strike legal in?
Defiant Strike is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Defiant Strike been printed?
Defiant Strike has been printed 7 times across 6 sets, from 2014 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Defiant Strike?
The cheapest printing is Khans of Tarkir (#7) at about $0.10.
Who illustrated Defiant Strike?
This printing of Defiant Strike was illustrated by Gabor Szikszai.