Tower Defense
Tower Defense Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Tower Defense is $0.29 (RNA #147), and the most expensive is $3.16 (GTC #137, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.29, down 9.4% over 7 days, up 11.5% over 30 days, up 7.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.35 (2026).
Tower Defense Printings & Prices
Tower Defense has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Tower Defense: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.00 cash for GTC #137 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | GTC #137 | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | RNA #147 | Foil | $0.60 | $1.99 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | RNA #147 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | RNA #147 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | GTC #137 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | GTC #137 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | RNA #147 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #275 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Tower Defense Rules Text & Legality
Creatures you control get +0/+5 and gain reach until end of turn.
Tower Defense is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Tower Defense Rulings
- Jan 24, 2013 Only creatures you control when Tower Defense resolves will get the bonuses. Creatures that come under your control later that turn will not.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Tower Defense has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #275 | 2025-04-11 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.18 | $0.14 | $0.17 |
| RNA #147 | 2019-01-25 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| RNA #147 | 2019-01-25 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| GTC #137 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
| GTC #137 | 2013-02-01 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — |
TDC #275 
RNA #147 
GTC #137 Tower Defense in Commander
Tower Defense is the #2,931 most-played card on EDHREC, up 7 places over the last 30 days.
Tower Defense FAQ
How much is Tower Defense worth?
Tower Defense is worth about $0.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.29 to $3.16 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Tower Defense legal in Commander?
Yes — Tower Defense is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Tower Defense been reprinted?
Yes — Tower Defense has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Tower Defense cheap?
Tower Defense trades at about $0.29 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.