Quick Answer

Concerted Defense is a uncommon Instant from ZNR (ZNR) costing {U}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Concerted Defense MTG card

Concerted Defense

Instant

Card Text

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!"

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 ZNR ZNR 🎨 Chris Rallis

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.30
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.79
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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€0.24
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Concerted Defense? Basics

Concerted Defense is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "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.)"

How much mana does Concerted Defense cost to cast? Basics

Concerted Defense has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Concerted Defense's mana cost of {U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Concerted Defense has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Concerted Defense's current oracle text is: "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.)"

What is the current price of Concerted Defense? Pricing

The current market price for Concerted Defense is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.3 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Concerted Defense? Pricing

You can purchase Concerted Defense from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Concerted Defense normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.3

Is Concerted Defense legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Concerted Defense in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Concerted Defense legal in Modern? Legality

Concerted Defense is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Concerted Defense legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Concerted Defense is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Concerted Defense legal in Pioneer? Legality

Concerted Defense is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Concerted Defense legal in Legacy? Legality

Concerted Defense is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Concerted Defense legal in Vintage? Legality

Concerted Defense is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Concerted Defense legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Concerted Defense in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Concerted Defense from? Details

This printing of Concerted Defense is from ZNR (ZNR), with collector number 52.

Concerted Defense may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Concerted Defense's rarity? Details

Concerted Defense is a uncommon card in ZNR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Concerted Defense? Details

Concerted Defense was illustrated by Chris Rallis.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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