Concerted Defense is an Uncommon blue Instant from the 2020 Zendikar Rising expansion, featuring card number 52.
Concerted Defense
2020 • Magic: The Gathering • Zendikar Rising
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Concerted Defense, card number 52 in the Zendikar Rising expansion, is a versatile blue Instant that has captured the attention of Magic: The Gathering players since its 2020 release. Designed by Chris Rallis, this Uncommon card offers a powerful defensive option that scales effectively with your party composition. The card's ability allows you to counter a noncreature spell by paying a mana cost that increases based on the number of Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, and Wizard characters you control. This mechanic makes it particularly valuable in decks built around the party theme, providing flexible protection for your spells and strategies. Collectors appreciate Concerted Defense not only for its gameplay utility but also for its place within the Zendikar Rising set, which celebrated the return of the beloved world of Zendikar. As a blue card with a mana value of one, it serves as a crucial piece for completing the blue section of the set. This card remains a staple for those building party-centric decks, offering strategic depth and thematic consistency within the Zendikar Rising block.
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Concerted Defense
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Chris Rallis
Card Stock
English
{U}
Instant
U
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Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {1} plus an additional {1} for each creature in your party. (Your party consists of up to one each of Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, and Wizard.)
"You mess with one of us, you mess with all of us!"