Defy
| Name | Defy |
|---|---|
| Type | Spell |
| Description | [Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)Counter a spell that costs no more than :rb_energy_4: and no more than :rb_rune_rainbow:. |
| Flavor | No. |
| Artist | Kudos Productions |
| Set | Origins #045 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
| Power | 1 |
| Energy | 1 |
| Domains | Calm |
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About Defy
Defy, Spell, designed by Kudos Productions first released in agost del 2026 in the set Origins.
**Defy** is best suited for tempo or control decks that want cheap, flexible interaction to protect their own game plan or disrupt low-to-mid cost combo and setup plays, especially in slower metas where efficiently trading up on resources matters. Because it only costs 1 and can counter spells costing up to 4 energy and 1 rainbow rune, it’s strongest in early-to-mid game exchanges, letting reactive decks maintain initiative while developing their board. However, its ceiling is limited—once opponents move into higher-cost win conditions, Defy loses relevance—so hard control lists might prefer broader or unconditional counters if available (such as a higher-cost counter with no energy cap, if the format includes one). If a strictly better card exists that counters any spell regardless of cost (for example, a 2-cost unconditional counter), that would generally be stronger in pure control, but Defy’s efficiency and reaction speed make it very playable in tempo-control hybrids. Overall, it
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Frequently asked questions about Defy
What type of card is Defy?
Defy is a Spell card in Riftbound riftb.
What is the effect of Defy?
[Reaction] (Play any time, even before spells and abilities resolve.)Counter a spell that costs no more than :rb_energy_4: and no more than :rb_rune_rainbow:.
What is the original set of Defy?
Defy was first released in the set Origins, illustrated by Kudos Productions.
What is the legality of Defy?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Defy can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.