The Defense of the Heart enchantment from Magic: The Gathering's 1999 Urza's Legacy expansion. This powerful green card offers unique late-game value for collectors and players.
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Legacy
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Each point is the last stored observation that day for this printing, condition, grader, autograph status and source. Gaps mean no observation; guide estimates and asking prices are not completed sales.Defense of the Heart is a notable Rare enchantment from the 1999 Urza's Legacy expansion in Magic: The Gathering. Identified as card number 100 in the set, this green card was illustrated by Rebecca Guay and features a mana cost of {3}{G}. As a four-mana enchantment, it occupies a specific niche in the game's early history, appealing to those who appreciate the strategic depth of the original Urza block. The card’s effect provides a powerful late-game swing. During the controller's upkeep, if an opponent controls three or more creatures, Defense of the Heart triggers a sacrifice effect. This allows the owner to search their library for up to two creature cards and place them directly onto the battlefield, followed by shuffling their library. This mechanic rewards patience and board presence, making it a fascinating piece of design history for players who enjoy complex interactions over simple removal. Collectors often seek out this card not only for its gameplay utility but also for its place within one of Magic's most iconic sets. For investors and hobbyists alike, the Urza's Legacy set remains a cornerstone of the trading card game. Defense of the Heart represents a distinct era of design where enchantments offered dynamic, conditional effects rather than static buffs. Whether you are building a thematic deck centered around creature swarms or simply appreciate the artistry of Rebecca Guay, this card holds a special place in the Magic: The Gathering canon.
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Defense of the Heart
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Rebecca Guay
Card Stock
English
{3}{G}
Enchantment
G
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At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent controls three or more creatures, sacrifice this enchantment, search your library for up to two creature cards, put those cards onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
FAQ
Defense of the Heart has a mana cost of {3}{G}, requiring three generic mana and one green mana to cast. It is a green Enchantment with a mana value of 4.
This enchantment has a triggered ability that activates during your upkeep. If an opponent controls three or more creatures, you sacrifice Defense of the Heart to search your library for up to two creature cards, put them onto the battlefield, and then shuffle your library.
The card was illustrated by Rebecca Guay, a renowned fantasy artist known for her work on Magic: The Gathering cards during the late 1990s.
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