Defense Grid
9EDNinth Edition/#293★/2005RareReprint
MV 2
Current paper retail
ManaPool$27.80
TCGplayer$46.70
Paper retail history (USD)
2 providers
Latest $27.80High $28.08Low $27.80▼ 1.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$46.70TCGplayer, USD, retail, foil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
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Paper printings priced
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Currently 8th
Cheapest paper printing
$6.74
The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Trading at or near its 90 day high of $46.70.
- This printing is the 8th cheapest paper printing currently priced (9 priced in total).
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact
Each spell costs more to cast except during its controller's turn.
Card capabilities
Artifact
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Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc1 May 2006
In Two-Headed Giant, spells don't cost extra on your own turn.
wotc4 Oct 2004
The additional cost can be reduced by effects that reduce costs, such as Sapphire Medallion.
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About this card
Defense Grid
Defense Grid is an Artifact, with mana cost {2} (mana value 2). Printed 10 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $46.70 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Defense Grid FAQ
How much is Defense Grid worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Defense Grid is $46.70. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $46.70 to $46.70.
What is the cheapest printing of Defense Grid?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts at $6.74 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Defense Grid?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Kaladesh Inventions at $156.20 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Defense Grid are there?
Defense Grid has been printed 10 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Defense Grid first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ULG #125, released 1999-02-15.
What is the newest printing of Defense Grid?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BRR #13, released 2022-11-18.
Is Defense Grid legal in Commander?
Yes, Defense Grid is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Defense Grid legal in Modern?
Yes, Defense Grid is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.