Defensive Maneuvers
Defensive Maneuvers is a Common Instant from Onslaught (23) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.49 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Defensive Maneuvers suits collectors and players working on Onslaught who need the Common slot. Legal in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.
What is Defensive Maneuvers from Onslaught?
Defensive Maneuvers is a Instant in Onslaught numbered 23. Mana cost {3}{W}. Color identity: W. Defensive Maneuvers (23) is a format-relevant Instant in Onslaught with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
What is Defensive Maneuvers worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.49 for Defensive Maneuvers. Low and high spread runs $0.49 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.49; Normal: $0.06. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Onslaught |
|---|---|
| Number | 23 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.49 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.07 |
| cardmarket | $0.07 |
| foil | $0.49 |
| Normal | $0.06 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Defensive Maneuvers?
Defensive Maneuvers is a Common printing in Onslaught. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2002.
What are the key details for Defensive Maneuvers?
Defensive Maneuvers lists as Instant. Artist: Luca Zontini. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 23 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2002.
Cactaur's take
Defensive Maneuvers (23) is a format-relevant Instant in Onslaught with legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.
Pros
- Defensive Maneuvers is catalogued as Common Instant in Onslaught, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.49 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.07; foil: $0.49; Normal: $0.06).
- Mana cost {3}{W} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.49 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Defensive Maneuvers from Onslaught?
Defensive Maneuvers is a Common Instant from Onslaught numbered 23 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Defensive Maneuvers worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.49 for ungraded Defensive Maneuvers. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Defensive Maneuvers?
Defensive Maneuvers is catalogued as Common in Onslaught. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Defensive Maneuvers legal in Commander or Standard?
Defensive Maneuvers shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, commander based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Defensive Maneuvers near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.49. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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