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Defensive Formation

White

2 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Defensive Formation, The List printing
The List PLST · No. USG-9 2026-10-19

Card text

{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
EDHREC rank #20833 Uncommon Not on the Reserved List
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The 2 printings

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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ∅ Not legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

1 ruling · in English, source Scryfall

Damage assignment choices from Trample and other things which allow alternative damage assignments for attacking creatures are all made by you.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

All printings

Defensive Formation, The List printing
The List
PLST · #USG-9
Uncommon
∅ No QC price