Moogles' ValorHow it works & interactions with other cards

Token Generation and Protection

When you cast Moogles' Valor, the spell first checks how many creatures you currently control. For each one, you create a 1/2 white Moogle creature token with lifelink. Once these tokens are on the battlefield, the second part of the spell applies, granting indestructible to all creatures you control until the end of the turn. This includes both the original creatures you had and the newly created Moogle tokens.

Step-by-Step Resolution

First, as the spell begins to resolve, the game counts your creatures. Second, you place the corresponding number of Moogle tokens onto the battlefield. Third, the spell creates a continuous effect that grants indestructible to every creature you control at that specific moment. Crucially, if you play more creatures later in the same turn, those new creatures will not have indestructible because the spell's effect only applies to the creatures present as it resolves.

Common Pitfalls

A common mistake is thinking this spell protects creatures that enter the battlefield after the spell has finished resolving. Because the indestructible effect is not a keyword ability of the tokens themselves but a continuous effect from an instant, only the creatures on the board at the time of resolution are protected. Additionally, remember that while indestructible prevents destruction from damage and 'destroy' effects, your creatures can still be exiled or have their toughness reduced to zero.

Strategic Timing

Since this is an instant, the best time to play Moogles' Valor is often in response to an opponent's board wipe or during the declare blockers step. By waiting for an opponent to commit to an attack or a removal spell, you maximize the value of the indestructible keyword and the surprise factor of the lifelink tokens.

Interaction examples

Surviving a Board Wipe

Moogles' Valor

If your opponent casts a spell to destroy all creatures, you can cast Moogles' Valor in response. You will double your creature count by creating Moogle tokens, and then all of them—including your originals—gain indestructible. The opponent's wipe will resolve and destroy nothing you control.

Combining Protection Effects

Moogles' ValorAkroma's Will

If you cast Moogles' Valor first, you populate your board with Moogles. If you then follow up with Akroma's Will, all those Moogles (and your original creatures) will gain flying, double strike, and protection from all colors, allowing you to attack through any defense with a massive, indestructible army.

Phasing vs Indestructible

Moogles' ValorClever Concealment

If an opponent uses a spell that 'exiles' all creatures, indestructible from Moogles' Valor won't save them. In this case, you might prefer to use Clever Concealment to phase your permanents out. However, if you have enough mana, you can cast Moogles' Valor first to get the tokens, then phase them all out with Clever Concealment to ensure the new tokens survive the exile effect too.