what does defender mean in magic the gathering
List of Magic: The Gathering keywords Creatures with defender can't attack. This ability was formerly associated with Walls, as the creature type Wall had implicit "rules baggage" that prevented such creatures from attacking. The rules baggage was removed and the keyword was first used in the Kamigawa block.
Magic: The Gathering rules Hand: A player's hand of cards that can be played. They are kept hidden from other players. If a player has more than seven cards in hand at the end of his or her turn, any extras must be discarded.