Defense Grid (8ED #296★)
Defense Grid is a rare printing from Eighth Edition (8ED #296★), a Artifact. Illustrated by Mark Tedin.
Card text
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"
Details
| Mana cost | {2} |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Eighth Edition (8ED) |
| Collector number | 296★ |
| Artist | Mark Tedin |
| Released | 2003-07-28 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at foil $45.74 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- October 4, 2004 — The additional cost can be reduced by effects that reduce costs, such as Sapphire Medallion.
- May 1, 2006 — In Two-Headed Giant, spells don't cost extra on your own turn.