Defensive Formation
Urza's Saga · #9

Defensive Formation

Defensive Formation is a Uncommon Enchantment from Urza's Saga (9) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.57 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.57
Cardmarket trend €0.41
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Defensive Formation suits collectors and players working on Urza's Saga who need the Uncommon slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Defensive Formation from Urza's Saga?

Defensive Formation is a Enchantment in Urza's Saga numbered 9. Mana cost {W}. Color identity: W. Defensive Formation (9) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Defensive Formation worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.57 for Defensive Formation. Low and high spread runs $0.57 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.41; Normal: $0.57. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetUrza's Saga
Number9
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.57
Cardmarket EUR€0.41
cardmarket $0.41
Normal $0.57

Card stats

ColorsW

How collectible is Defensive Formation?

Defensive Formation is a Uncommon printing in Urza's Saga. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1998.

What are the key details for Defensive Formation?

Defensive Formation lists as Enchantment. Artist: Greg Staples. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Urza's Saga. Collector number 9 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 1998.

Cactaur's take

Defensive Formation (9) is a format-relevant Enchantment in Urza's Saga with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Defensive Formation is catalogued as Uncommon Enchantment in Urza's Saga, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.57 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.41; Normal: $0.57).
  • Mana cost {W} and type line Enchantment 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 $0.57 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Defensive Formation from Urza's Saga?

Defensive Formation is a Uncommon Enchantment from Urza's Saga numbered 9 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Defensive Formation worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.57 for ungraded Defensive Formation. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Defensive Formation?

Defensive Formation is catalogued as Uncommon in Urza's Saga. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Defensive Formation legal in Commander or Standard?

Defensive Formation shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker 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 Formation near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.57. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.