Defy Death vs Resurrection — MTG Card Comparison
Defy Death has the edge overall — it is legal in more formats (4 vs 0).
Defy Death
Return target creature card from your graveyard to the battlefield. If it's an Angel, put two +1/+1 counters on it.
| Stat | Defy Death | Resurrection |
|---|---|---|
| Mana Cost | {3}{W}{W} | {2}{W}{W} |
| CMC | 5 | — |
| Type | Sorcery | Sorcery |
| Rarity | Uncommon | Uncommon |
| Set | Avacyn Restored | Limited Edition Beta |
| Price (USD) | — | — |
| Standard | ✗ | ✗ |
| Modern | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pioneer | ✗ | ✗ |
| Legacy | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vintage | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commander | ✓ | ✗ |
| Pauper | ✗ | ✗ |
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