Defense Grid
| Name | Defense Grid |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact |
| Description | Each spell costs  more to cast except during its controller's turn. |
| Flavor | "A good deal of tyranny goes by the name of protection." —Crystal Eastman, "Equality or Protection" |
| Artist | Mark Tedin |
| Set | Ninth Edition #293★ |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
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About Defense Grid
Defense Grid, Artifact, designed by Mark Tedin first released in May, 2020 in the set Urza's Legacy and was printed exactly in 10 different ways. It see play in 1 formats: Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 101.83.
A deck that focuses on controlling the pace of the game and slowing down the opponent's spellcasting would benefit from using Defense Grid, particularly in a control or prison-style deck. While Defense Grid is a solid option for disrupting the opponent's plans, there are potentially better cards such as Chalice of the Void or Trinisphere that offer similar effects with additional versatility or impact. Whether Defense Grid should see play depends on the specific strategy and meta of the deck, as it can be a strong tool in the right context.
Rules
10/04/04
The additional cost can be reduced by effects that reduce costs, such as Sapphire Medallion.
Where to buy
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TCG Player |
16 uni.
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6.31 | Visit store |
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64 uni.
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7.49 | Visit store |
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Printing proxies | $ 0.75 | Visit store |
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Price history
| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-11 | 44.02 ZAR | 86.11 ZAR | 3 |
| 2024-08-12 | 50.43 ZAR | 89.14 ZAR | 3 |
| 2024-08-19 | 45.18 ZAR | 90.69 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-08-26 | 43.05 ZAR | 90.29 ZAR | 1 |
| 2024-09-02 | 50.73 ZAR | 89.57 ZAR | 1 |
| 2024-09-09 | 51.16 ZAR | 88.50 ZAR | 5 |
| 2024-09-16 | 50.57 ZAR | 90.70 ZAR | 2 |
| 2024-09-23 | 44.90 ZAR | 86.00 ZAR | 1 |
| 2024-09-30 | 40.95 ZAR | 88.12 ZAR | 2 |
| 2024-10-07 | 45.24 ZAR | 89.12 ZAR | 2 |
| 2024-10-14 | 44.74 ZAR | 87.24 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-10-21 | 54.90 ZAR | 91.87 ZAR | 7 |
| 2024-10-28 | 49.60 ZAR | 95.73 ZAR | 2 |
| 2024-11-06 | 47.63 ZAR | 100.28 ZAR | 2 |
| 2024-11-11 | 57.32 ZAR | 100.05 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-11-18 | 54.69 ZAR | 99.92 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-11-25 | 57.45 ZAR | 99.07 ZAR | 3 |
| 2024-12-02 | 54.79 ZAR | 90.79 ZAR | 1 |
| 2024-12-09 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 2 |
| 2024-12-19 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 0 |
| 2024-12-23 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 3 |
| 2024-12-30 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 2 |
| 2025-01-01 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-01-06 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 2 |
| 2025-01-13 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-01-20 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 6 |
| 2025-01-27 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-02-03 | 46.98 ZAR | 89.09 ZAR | 2 |
| 2025-02-10 | 80.97 ZAR | 112.55 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-02-18 | 54.40 ZAR | 116.97 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-04-27 | 52.50 ZAR | 113.23 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-04-28 | 50.81 ZAR | 112.42 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-05-06 | 60.06 ZAR | 111.44 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-05-12 | 64.09 ZAR | 112.68 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-05-19 | 70.70 ZAR | 123.29 ZAR | 3 |
| 2025-05-28 | 77.56 ZAR | 127.13 ZAR | 2 |
| 2025-06-03 | 75.18 ZAR | 129.89 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-06-10 | 84.77 ZAR | 133.75 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-06-17 | 77.13 ZAR | 137.55 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-06-23 | 78.24 ZAR | 142.65 ZAR | 2 |
| 2025-07-01 | 64.62 ZAR | 143.36 ZAR | 2 |
| 2025-07-08 | 65.80 ZAR | 143.57 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-07-15 | 69.61 ZAR | 151.22 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-07-22 | 70.00 ZAR | 147.30 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-07-29 | 69.97 ZAR | 151.02 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-08-05 | 69.49 ZAR | 152.11 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-08-12 | 63.94 ZAR | 140.23 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-08-18 | 65.61 ZAR | 140.40 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-08-25 | 66.89 ZAR | 137.78 ZAR | 2 |
| 2025-09-02 | 62.09 ZAR | 135.28 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | 62.09 ZAR | 133.59 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-09-15 | 125.37 ZAR | 161.33 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-23 | 110.46 ZAR | 150.06 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-09-29 | 62.47 ZAR | 134.13 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-06 | 67.27 ZAR | 138.93 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-10-13 | 80.18 ZAR | 144.10 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-20 | 84.97 ZAR | 141.43 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-10-27 | 75.33 ZAR | 134.64 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-03 | 73.32 ZAR | 128.22 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-10 | 73.24 ZAR | 125.00 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-18 | 103.96 ZAR | 144.32 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-11-24 | 61.26 ZAR | 124.14 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-03 | 64.76 ZAR | 131.29 ZAR | 0 |
| 2025-12-08 | 64.83 ZAR | 137.84 ZAR | 2 |
| 2025-12-15 | 103.32 ZAR | 158.44 ZAR | 3 |
| 2025-12-22 | 112.90 ZAR | 151.81 ZAR | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 74.86 ZAR | 142.78 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-01-01 | 74.86 ZAR | 141.75 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-05 | 85.17 ZAR | 124.20 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-01-13 | 153.51 ZAR | 183.08 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-01-20 | 166.80 ZAR | 188.08 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-01-26 | 184.18 ZAR | 200.70 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-02-02 | 189.29 ZAR | 212.50 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-09 | 157.25 ZAR | 195.72 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-16 | 157.25 ZAR | 172.05 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-02-23 | 171.83 ZAR | 218.13 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-03-02 | 177.09 ZAR | 218.14 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-03-10 | 165.09 ZAR | 231.19 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-03-16 | 212.35 ZAR | 257.51 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-04-02 | 200.10 ZAR | 232.11 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-07 | 195.10 ZAR | 222.06 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-14 | 174.38 ZAR | 203.45 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-04-23 | 167.92 ZAR | 198.04 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-04-30 | 158.14 ZAR | 193.32 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-05-05 | 152.82 ZAR | 186.79 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-14 | 152.17 ZAR | 182.15 ZAR | 2 |
| 2026-05-20 | 157.47 ZAR | 179.83 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-05-25 | 160.00 ZAR | 184.06 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-06-01 | 169.72 ZAR | 186.81 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-08 | 173.17 ZAR | 193.59 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-15 | 160.02 ZAR | 182.86 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-06-23 | 155.60 ZAR | 178.47 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-06-29 | 151.04 ZAR | 174.88 ZAR | 3 |
| 2026-07-06 | 130.80 ZAR | 165.99 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-07-13 | 108.58 ZAR | 151.87 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 101.67 ZAR | 148.18 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-07-27 | 101.45 ZAR | 155.05 ZAR | 0 |
| 2026-08-03 | 102.09 ZAR | 155.08 ZAR | 1 |
| 2026-08-10 | 100.87 ZAR | 157.25 ZAR | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Defense Grid
What type of card is Defense Grid?
Defense Grid is a Artifact card in Altered altered.
What does Defense Grid do?
Each spell costs {3} more to cast except during its controller's turn.
How much does Defense Grid cost?
Defense Grid currently starts at 101.83. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Defense Grid from?
Defense Grid was first released in the set Urza's Legacy, illustrated by Mark Tedin.
Is Defense Grid legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Defense Grid can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is Defense Grid played in?
Defense Grid sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Commander.
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