Defend the Rider
DFTAetherdrift/#157/2025Uncommon
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.99
Cardmarket€0.88
ManaPool$0.53
TCGplayer$0.68
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.75
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.99High $2.99Low $1.79▲ 50.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.68TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 8.1%30d▼ 13.9%90d▼ 5.6%
90d high
$0.85
90d low
$0.66
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.68
Aetherdrift
- Down 13.9% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 20% below its 90 day high of $0.85.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 366% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
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."
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Defend the Rider
Defend the Rider is an Instant, with mana cost {G} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.68 (down 13.9% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Defend the Rider FAQ
How much is Defend the Rider worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Defend the Rider is $0.68. It is down 13.9% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.66 to $0.85.
What is the cheapest printing of Defend the Rider?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Aetherdrift at $0.68 on TCGplayer.
What set was Defend the Rider first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from DFT #157, released 2025-02-14.
Is there a foil version of Defend the Rider?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.17 versus $0.68 for nonfoil, which is 366% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Defend the Rider legal in Commander?
Yes, Defend the Rider is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Defend the Rider legal in Modern?
Yes, Defend the Rider is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Defend the Rider legal in Standard?
Yes, Defend the Rider is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Defend the Rider do?
Defend the Rider is an Instant with mana cost {G}. Its Oracle text reads: "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."".