Defense Grid
Defense Grid is a Rare Artifact from Eighth Edition (296) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.45 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Defense Grid suits collectors and players working on Eighth Edition who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Defense Grid from Eighth Edition?
Defense Grid is a Artifact in Eighth Edition numbered 296. Mana cost {2}. Defense Grid (296) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Defense Grid worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $6.45 for Defense Grid. Low and high spread runs $6.45 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $4.31; Normal: $6.45. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Eighth Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 296 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $6.45 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €4.31 |
| cardmarket | $4.31 |
| Normal | $6.45 |
How collectible is Defense Grid?
Defense Grid is a Rare printing in Eighth Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for Defense Grid?
Defense Grid lists as Artifact. Artist: Mark Tedin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Eighth Edition. Collector number 296 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 2003.
Cactaur's take
Defense Grid (296) from Eighth Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Defense Grid is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Eighth Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $6.45 across finishes (cardmarket: $4.31; Normal: $6.45).
- Mana cost {2} and type line Artifact help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $6.45 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Defense Grid from Eighth Edition?
Defense Grid is a Rare Artifact from Eighth Edition numbered 296 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Defense Grid worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $6.45 for ungraded Defense Grid. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Defense Grid?
Defense Grid is catalogued as Rare in Eighth Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Defense Grid legal in Commander or Standard?
Defense Grid shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Defense Grid near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $6.45. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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