Defense Grid (296)
8ED · Eighth Edition · rare
| Mana cost |  |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 2.0 |
| Type | Artifact |
| Rarity | rare |
| Colors | — |
| EDHREC rank | 1913 |
Each spell costs {3} more to cast except during its controller's turn.
"A good deal of tyranny goes by the name of protection." —Crystal Eastman, "Equality or Protection"
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Price history
Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $7.04 | $39.54 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $5.54 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $4.76 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $10.99 | $49.99 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | buylist | $4.60 | $25.00 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.09 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Penny | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| Predh | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
Rulings
- 2004-10-04: The additional cost can be reduced by effects that reduce costs, such as Sapphire Medallion.
- 2006-05-01: In Two-Headed Giant, spells don't cost extra on your own turn.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | Defense Grid |
| Chinese Traditional | Defense Grid |
| French | Grille de défense |
| German | Verteidigungsraster |
| Italian | Griglia di Difesa |
| Japanese | 防御の光網 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Perímetro Defensivo |
| Spanish | Rejilla de defensa |