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Defend the Rider
DFT · Aetherdrift #157 · Uncommon · released 2025-02-14
{G}
Instant
Choose one —
• Target permanent you control gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn.
• Create a 1/1 colorless Pilot creature token with "This token saddles Mounts and crews Vehicles as though its power were 2 greater."
Lagorin would not lose another.
Defend the Rider is an uncommon green instant from Aetherdrift (2025). Recent market prices range from $0.79 to $3.75 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.74
USD Foil$3.67
Format legality
Where you can play Defend the Rider in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings
Prices range from $0.79 to $3.75 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Aetherdrift at $0.79.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aetherdrift This page | 157 | Uncommon | $0.79 | $3.75 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Defend the Rider legal in Commander?
Yes — Defend the Rider is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Defend the Rider legal in?
Defend the Rider is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Defend the Rider been printed?
Defend the Rider has a single printing, released in 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Defend the Rider?
The cheapest printing is Aetherdrift (#157) at about $0.79.
Who illustrated Defend the Rider?
This printing of Defend the Rider was illustrated by Raph Lomotan.