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Tower Defense Gatecrash MTG card
GTC #137 · Art by Seb McKinnon
GTC set symbol, UncommonGatecrash#137Uncommon

Tower Defense

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TCGplayer market · GTC #137 nonfoil
$0.26 −10.3% −$0.03, 7 days
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+8.3%
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#2,961 Up 5 in 30 days
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Tower Defense Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.26, down 10.3% over 7 days, up 8.3% over 30 days, down 10.3% over 90 days.

Tower Defense Price History

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Tower Defense Printings & Prices

Tower Defense has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

GTC set symbol, UncommonGTC #137
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RNA set symbol, UncommonRNA #147
TDC set symbol, UncommonTDC #275

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Tower Defense Rules Text & Legality

Tower Defense

Creatures you control get +0/+5 and gain reach until end of turn.

"We've been practicing for this all our lives. This is the final test!" —Korun Nar, Rubblebelt hunter

Tower Defense is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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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.

  • Feb 1, 2013GTC set symbol, UncommonGatecrashGTC #137
  • Feb 1, 2013GTC set symbol, UncommonGatecrash · foilGTC #137
  • Jan 25, 2019RNA set symbol, UncommonRavnica AllegianceRNA #147
  • Jan 25, 2019RNA set symbol, UncommonRavnica Allegiance · foilRNA #147
  • Apr 11, 2025TDC set symbol, UncommonTarkir: Dragonstorm CommanderTDC #275

Tower Defense in Commander

Tower Defense is the #2,961 most-played card on EDHREC, up 5 places over the last 30 days.

#2,961 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 5 in 30 days

Tower Defense FAQ

How much is Tower Defense worth?

Tower Defense is worth about $0.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $0.26; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Tower Defense?

Cards that fill a similar role include Bar the Door, Solidarity, Spidersilk Armor.