# 2020 Magic: The Gathering Zendikar Rising #52

> Concerted Defense is an Uncommon blue Instant from the 2020 Zendikar Rising expansion, featuring card number 52.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2020
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Zendikar Rising
- **Card number**: #52
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

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.

## FAQ

### What does Concerted Defense counter in Magic: The Gathering?

Concerted Defense counters target noncreature spells. The cost to counter the spell is {1} plus an additional {1} for each creature you control that is part of your party (a Cleric, Rogue, Warrior, and/or a Wizard).

### What is the mana cost of Concerted Defense?

The mana cost for Concerted Defense is {U}, representing one blue mana. Its mana value is 1, making it one of the most efficient defensive instants in the game.

### Who illustrated the Concerted Defense card?

Concerted Defense was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

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