Defect
| Name | Defect |
|---|---|
| Type | Spell |
| Description | [[Fleeting]]. Target Character #with Hand Cost  or less# defects. (It joins the Expedition facing it, changing controllers.) |
| Flavor | Changing sides isn't always a matter of choice. |
| Set | Skybound Odyssey #YZ-077-R1 |
| Wallpaper |  Download wallpaper |
| Image |  Download image |
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About Defect
Defect, Spell, designed by None first released in September 2026 in the set Skybound Odyssey.
Defect is best suited to a Yzmir control or tempo deck that can afford a six-mana play and wants to swing an expedition by stealing an opposing low-cost character, especially when that character has a strong ability, is already damaged, or can be exploited by your own buffs and support effects; however, its six-cost price, Fleeting limitation, and restriction to Hand Cost 4 or less make it unreliable compared with dedicated removal. If your goal is simply to answer an opposing character, cards such as `Banishing Blow` or `Bouncing Blight` are generally better because they are cheaper or more broadly applicable, while a strong Yzmir tempo character is usually a better way to build board presence than Defect. I would test Defect only in a slower control list or a deck specifically built around stealing and benefiting from enemy characters, but it should not see regular competitive play as a main-deck staple unless the metagame is dominated by powerful cost-4-or-less targets.
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Frequently asked questions about Defect
What type of card is Defect?
Defect is a Spell card in Altered altered.
What is the effect of Defect?
[[Fleeting]]. Target Character #with Hand Cost {4} or less# defects. (It joins the Expedition facing it, changing controllers.)
What is the original set of Defect?
Defect was first released in the set Skybound Odyssey.
What is the legality of Defect?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Defect can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.