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Defense Grid
8ED · Eighth Edition #296★ · Rare · released 2003-07-28
{2}
Artifact
Each spell costs {3} more to cast except during its controller's turn.
"A good deal of tyranny goes by the name of protection."
—Crystal Eastman, "Equality or Protection"
Defense Grid is a rare artifact from Eighth Edition (2003). It has been printed 10 times across 6 sets, from 1999 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $7.00 to $172.66 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD Foil$39.98
Format legality
Where you can play Defense Grid in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (10)
Prices range from $7.00 to $172.66 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts at $7.00.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urza's Legacy | 125 | Rare | $15.90 | $172.66 |
| World Championship Decks 2000 | nl125sb | Rare | $14.78 | — |
| Eighth Edition This page | 296★ | Rare | — | $39.98 |
| Eighth Edition | 296 | Rare | $7.52 | — |
| Ninth Edition | 293★ | Rare | — | $46.70 |
| Ninth Edition | 293 | Rare | $7.18 | — |
| Kaladesh Inventions | 34 | Special | — | $150.55 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 76z | Rare | — | — |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 76 | Rare | $7.73 | $12.74 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 13 | Rare | $7.00 | $9.33 |
More from Eighth Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2006-05-01In Two-Headed Giant, spells don't cost extra on your own turn.
- 2004-10-04The additional cost can be reduced by effects that reduce costs, such as Sapphire Medallion.
Frequently asked questions
Is Defense Grid legal in Commander?
Yes — Defense Grid is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Defense Grid legal in?
Defense Grid is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Defense Grid been printed?
Defense Grid has been printed 10 times across 6 sets, from 1999 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Defense Grid?
The cheapest printing is The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts (#13) at about $7.00.
Who illustrated Defense Grid?
This printing of Defense Grid was illustrated by Mark Tedin.