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Staunch Defenders - Eighth Edition Magic: The Gathering Card - Creature — Human Soldier by Tristan Elwell
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Staunch Defenders

Artist: Tristan Elwell

Set: Eighth Edition

Mana Cost: {3}{W}{W}

Delta Price *: $0.11

Type: Creature — Human Soldier

When this creature enters, you gain 4 life.

The key to winning any fight is simply staying alive.

Legalities

Format Legality
Duel Legal
Brawl Not_legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Future Not_legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Pauper Legal
Alchemy Not_legal
Pioneer Not_legal
Vintage Legal
Explorer Not_legal
Historic Not_legal
Standard Not_legal
Timeless Not_legal
Commander Legal
Gladiator Not_legal
Oldschool Not_legal
Premodern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Standardbrawl Not_legal
Paupercommander Legal

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