Fortify

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Fortify
Keyword Ability
Type Activated
Introduced Future Sight
Last used Fallout
Reminder Text Fortify [cost] ([Cost]: Attach this Fortification to target land you control. Activate only as a sorcery.)
Storm Scale 8[1]
Statistics
2 cards
{artifact symbol} 100%
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keyword:"Fortify"

Fortify is a keyword ability that appears on Fortifications. It functions the same as equip, except that it targets a land instead of a creature.

History

Fortify was introduced in Future Sight on the future-shifted Darksteel Garrison. Mark Rosewater has considered the mechanic difficult to implement, as the Fortification needs to be distinct from Auras but R&D's stance on land destruction limits the ability to put powerful effects on fortifications.[2][3][4] This also limits the utility of Fortifications.

In spite of these difficulties, R&D included a new card with fortify in the Universes Beyond: Fallout commander deck — C.A.M.P. — 17 years after the debut of the ability.

Rules

From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

Fortify
A keyword ability that lets a player attach a Fortification to a land they control. See rule 301, “Artifacts,” and rule 702.67, “Fortify.”

From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

  • 702.67. Fortify
    • 702.67a Fortify is an activated ability of Fortification cards. “Fortify [cost]” means “[Cost]: Attach this Fortification to target land you control. Activate only as a sorcery.”
    • 702.67b For more information about Fortifications, see rule 301, “Artifacts.”
    • 702.67c If a Fortification has multiple instances of fortify, any of its fortify abilities may be used.

Examples

Example

Darksteel Garrison {2}
Artifact — Fortification
Fortified land has indestructible.
Whenever fortified land becomes tapped, target creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
Fortify {3} ({3}: Attach to target land you control. Fortify only as a sorcery. This card enters the battlefield unattached and stays on the battlefield if the land leaves.)

References