Stand Tall, Strike True
Valorous Stance is a compact, flexible instant that reads like a tactical tool in Commander skirmishes. For a low cost you can protect a key creature by making it indestructible until end of turn or remove a large threat by destroying a creature with toughness four or greater. It fits cleanly into white decks that need interaction without committing to long exchanges and scales well in multiplayer where single big bodies often decide combat.
The card carries a bit of frontier flavor that suits Outlaws of Thunder Junction. Sarkhan Vol's line on the card frames the decision as more than math. Use the protection mode to push through damage or bait removal. Use the removal mode to clear blockers or stop a threatening commander. Experienced players will appreciate how the two modes cover both proactive and reactive lines of play while preserving white's role as a tempo and control color.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}
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Card Type – Instant
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Subtypes –
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Choose one — Target creature gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" do not destroy it.) Destroy target creature with toughness 4 or greater.
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Power / Toughness –
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Rarity – Uncommon
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Set – Commander: Outlaws of Thunder Junction
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Condition – Near Mint
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Language – English
