phase out mtg cards of Time · Modern Horizons 2 Promos (PMH2) #23s · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search Out of Time · Modern

Mechanics in the style of defender have been in the game since Alpha, when the Wall creature type was introduced

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Cut Down is slightly better against Dimir Midrange and perhaps Red aggro decks (we think that contrary to popular opinion that it is not clear which removal spell is better there, as experienced Red players can exploit Cut Down's conditionality very well, and Anoint has a significant advantage against key play patterns where they need a Heartfire Hero to get the last points of damage against large demons) but Anoint with Affliction is still fine in those matchups yet vastly better against Azorius Oculus, Golgari Midrange, and Caretaker's Talent decks (because of Enduring Innocence)

The named card cant be pitched, played, or used to defend while Chains of Eminence is in the arena