Defend the Hearth
THSTheros/#156/2013Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.07
TCGplayer$0.08
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.08TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 11.1%30d▼ 20.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.10
90d low
$0.08
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.08
Theros
- Down 20.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 20% below its 90 day high of $0.10.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 438% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to players this turn.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
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About this card
Defend the Hearth
Defend the Hearth is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{G} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.08 (down 20.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Defend the Hearth FAQ
How much is Defend the Hearth worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Defend the Hearth is $0.08. It is down 20.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.08 to $0.10.
What is the cheapest printing of Defend the Hearth?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Theros at $0.08 on TCGplayer.
What set was Defend the Hearth first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from THS #156, released 2013-09-27.
Is there a foil version of Defend the Hearth?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.43 versus $0.08 for nonfoil, which is 438% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Defend the Hearth legal in Commander?
Yes, Defend the Hearth is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Defend the Hearth legal in Modern?
Yes, Defend the Hearth is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Defend the Hearth legal in Standard?
Defend the Hearth is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Defend the Hearth do?
Defend the Hearth is an Instant with mana cost {1}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Prevent all combat damage that would be dealt to players this turn.".