Valorous Stance — Timely Resolve
Valorous Stance is a compact, versatile instant that reads well in both combat and interaction layers. Casting Valorous Stance for {1}{W} gives you a clear choice: grant a creature indestructible until end of turn to ride out a removal spell or combat trick, or take out a problematic large threat by destroying a creature with toughness four or greater. The card slots easily into white aggressive shells and midrange decks that need a reliable answer without sacrificing tempo.
In practice the card functions as insurance or removal depending on the board state. Use the indestructible mode to protect a key attacker or a combo piece from board wipes and lethal damage. Switch to the destroy mode when an enemy beater with four or more toughness needs to be removed cleanly. Valorous Stance has straightforward utility and a small story beat of knights holding ground against darker forces, which fits Foundations Jumpstart’s theme of solid, playable classics.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {1}{W}
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Card Type – Instant
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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" don’t destroy it.) Destroy target creature with toughness 4 or greater.
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