210. Defense

In short

Verteidigung (Defense): das Pendant zur Loyalität bei Schlachten (Battles) — sie kommen mit entsprechend vielen Verteidigungsmarken ins Spiel. Details zum Kartentyp: Regel 310.

Informal summary — the official English text below is authoritative.

210.1.Each battle card has a defense number printed in its lower right corner. This indicates its defense while it’s not on the battlefield, and it also indicates that the battle enters the battlefield with that many defense counters on it (see rule 310.4b).

Source: Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering Comprehensive Rules. Unofficial presentation under the Fan Content Policy. Rules effective as of Aug 7, 2026