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Defend the Celestus
MID · Innistrad: Midnight Hunt #182 · Uncommon · released 2021-09-24
{2}{G}{G}
Instant
Distribute three +1/+1 counters among one, two, or three target creatures you control.
Witch, werewolf, and cathar stood shoulder to shoulder around the Sungold Lock at the center of the ritual, ready to stop Tovolar's assault—or die trying.
Defend the Celestus is an uncommon green instant from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt (2021). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2021 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.15 to $0.29 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.22
USD Foil$0.15
Format legality
Where you can play Defend the Celestus 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 $0.15 to $0.29 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Innistrad: Double Feature at $0.17.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innistrad: Midnight Hunt This page | 182 | Uncommon | $0.22 | $0.15 |
| Innistrad: Double Feature | 182 | Uncommon | $0.17 | $0.22 |
| Foundations Jumpstart | 649 | Uncommon | $0.29 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2021-09-24If some, but not all, of the target creatures are illegal targets as Defend the Celestus resolves, the original distribution of counters remains the same. Counters that were to be put on the now-illegal targets are lost.
- 2021-09-24You decide how to distribute the counters as you cast Defend the Celestus. You must distribute at least one counter to each creature you target.
Frequently asked questions
Is Defend the Celestus legal in Commander?
Yes — Defend the Celestus is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Defend the Celestus legal in?
Defend the Celestus is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Defend the Celestus been printed?
Defend the Celestus has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2021 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Defend the Celestus?
The cheapest printing is Innistrad: Double Feature (#182) at about $0.17.
Who illustrated Defend the Celestus?
This printing of Defend the Celestus was illustrated by Andrey Kuzinskiy.