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Defense Grid
ARTIFACT Rare
The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts EDHREC #1,913
$6.88
+1.8%
7 days
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Defense Grid price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $6.88.
Defense Grid Price Summary
Defense Grid's current headline price is $6.88.
Defense Grid Printings & Prices
10 printings
Defense Grid has 10 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil, foil and double rainbow foil finishes, including serialized treatments.
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Sell Defense Grid: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | BRR #76z | Double Rainbow Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #125 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #125 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ULG #125 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MPS #34 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | MPS #34 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ULG #125 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | ULG #125 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WC00 #nl125sb | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ULG #125 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Defense Grid Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Each spell costs {3} more to cast except during its controller's turn.
"It lights up the sky, beckoning enemies only to repel them."
Defense Grid is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Defense Grid Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
13 printings
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 |
MPS #34 
9ED #293★ 
8ED #296 Showing the 10 most recent of 13 printings.
Defense Grid in Commander
Defense Grid is the #1,913 most-played card on EDHREC, down 25 places over the last 30 days.
Defense Grid FAQ
How much is Defense Grid worth?
Defense Grid is worth about $6.88 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $6.88 price because Commander demand is high (#1,913 on EDHREC) and even with 13 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.