Flourishing Defenses (114)
SHM · Shadowmoor · uncommon
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 5.0 |
| Type | Enchantment |
| Rarity | uncommon |
| Colors | G |
| EDHREC rank | 3883 |
Whenever a -1/-1 counter is put on a creature, you may create a 1/1 green Elf Warrior creature token.
Many horrors take the bait of brave elf volunteers walking alone, only to fall to the blades of rescuers lurking nearby.
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Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $3.61 | $34.34 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $1.82 | $15.60 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $1.45 | $11.16 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $2.99 | $22.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | — | $11.50 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.03 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2008-05-01: This ability triggers once for each -1/-1 counter. For example, if Leech Bonder (a creature that enters with two -1/-1 counters on it) entered, Flourishing Defenses's ability would trigger twice.
- 2008-05-01: This ability triggers both when a -1/-1 counter is put on a creature on the battlefield and when a creature enters with a -1/-1 counter on it. This includes when a creature returns to the battlefield as a result of persist.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 茁壮防卫 |
| French | Défenses abondantes |
| German | Florierende Verteidigung |
| Italian | Difese in Allerta |
| Japanese | 栄華の防衛 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Defesas Florescentes |
| Russian | Расцвет Обороны |
| Spanish | Defensas florecientes |