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Tower Defense
GTC · Gatecrash #137 · Uncommon · released 2013-02-01
{1}{G}
Instant
Creatures you control get +0/+5 and gain reach until end of turn.
"The drakes are practice. We may one day need to bring down a sky swallower, or maybe even Rakdos himself."
—Korun Nar, Rubblebelt hunter
Tower Defense is an uncommon green instant from Gatecrash (2013). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2013 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.24 to $3.20 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.33
USD Foil$3.20
Format legality
Where you can play Tower Defense in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.24 to $3.20 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander at $0.24.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatecrash This page | 137 | Uncommon | $0.32 | $3.20 |
| Ravnica Allegiance | 147 | Uncommon | $0.32 | $1.66 |
| Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander | 275 | Uncommon | $0.24 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2013-01-24Only creatures you control when Tower Defense resolves will get the bonuses. Creatures that come under your control later that turn will not.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tower Defense legal in Commander?
Yes — Tower Defense is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Tower Defense legal in?
Tower Defense is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Tower Defense been printed?
Tower Defense has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2013 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Tower Defense?
The cheapest printing is Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander (#275) at about $0.24.
Who illustrated Tower Defense?
This printing of Tower Defense was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.