Defense Grid
Defense Grid Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Defense Grid is $6.40 (BRR #13), and the most expensive is $500.00 (BRR #76z, Serialized, Double Rainbow Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.40, up 1.3% over 7 days, down 9.0% over 30 days, up 10.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.05 (2026).
Defense Grid Printings & Prices
Defense Grid has 10 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including serialized treatments.
Sell Defense Grid: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $198.00 cash for ULG #125 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | BRR #76z | Double Rainbow Foil | $240.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #125 | Foil | $198.00 | $329.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | ULG #125 | Foil | $130.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #125 | Foil | $130.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MPS #34 | Foil | $80.00 | $139.99 | 43% |
| CoolStuffInc | MPS #34 | Foil | $75.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | ULG #125 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #125 | Nonfoil | $9.75 | $15.99 | 39% |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #125 | Nonfoil | $8.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #nl125sb | Nonfoil | $8.00 | $12.99 | 38% |
Defense Grid Rules Text & Legality
Each spell costs {3} more to cast except during its controller's turn.
Defense Grid is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Defense Grid Rulings
- May 1, 2006 In Two-Headed Giant, spells don't cost extra on your own turn.
- Oct 4, 2004 The additional cost can be reduced by effects that reduce costs, such as Sapphire Medallion.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Defense Grid has been reprinted 13 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRR #76z | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Serialized |
| BRR #76 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard |
| BRR #76 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard |
| BRR #13 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard |
| BRR #13 | 2022-11-18 | Rare | Standard |
| MPS #34 | 2016-09-30 | Special | Standard |
| 9ED #293★ | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 9ED #293 | 2005-07-29 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #296 | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
| 8ED #296★ | 2003-07-28 | Rare | Standard |
BRR #76z 
MPS #34 
9ED #293★ 
8ED #296 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Defense Grid in Commander
Defense Grid is the #1,888 most-played card on EDHREC, down 10 places over the last 30 days.
Defense Grid FAQ
How much is Defense Grid worth?
Defense Grid is worth about $6.40 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $6.40 to $500.00 across 10 tracked printings.
Is Defense Grid legal in Commander?
Yes — Defense Grid is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Defense Grid been reprinted?
Yes — Defense Grid has been reprinted 13 times, with 10 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Defense Grid expensive?
Defense Grid holds a $6.40 price because Commander demand is high (#1,888 on EDHREC) and even with 13 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.