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Ready-up defense with Desperate Defense and Indomitable.
Push damage back on the enemy with Dauntless, Electrostatic Armor, Powerful Punch, and Riposte.
Nerves of Steel supplements Supernova Helmet to pay for them.
With Armored Vest and Defensive Conditioning, Nova's DEF is 4.
Draw cards with Defensive Energy, Change of Fortune, and Unflappable.
Ops Center prevents additional damage ensuring perfect defense while also removing threat from schemes. Each can also protect other heroes and allies.
Ms. Marvel brings a defense event back to hand, Pinpoint shuffles it back into the deck, while Jocasta holds one to free up hand size.
Turn everything up to 11 when you Unleash Nova Force.