Defend the Rider
Defend the Rider is a Uncommon Instant from Aetherdrift (157) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.05 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Defend the Rider suits collectors and players working on Aetherdrift who need the Uncommon slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is Defend the Rider from Aetherdrift?
Defend the Rider is a Instant in Aetherdrift numbered 157. Mana cost {G}. Color identity: G. Defend the Rider (157) from Aetherdrift should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Aetherdrift. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Defend the Rider worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $2.05 for Defend the Rider. Low and high spread runs $2.05 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.60; foil: $2.05; Normal: $0.58. This printing is from Aetherdrift. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Aetherdrift |
|---|---|
| Number | 157 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.05 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.60 |
| cardmarket | $0.60 |
| foil | $2.05 |
| Normal | $0.58 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|
How collectible is Defend the Rider?
Defend the Rider is a Uncommon printing in Aetherdrift. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Aetherdrift. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.
What are the key details for Defend the Rider?
Defend the Rider lists as Instant. Artist: Raph Lomotan. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Aetherdrift. Collector number 157 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon. The set released in 2025.
Cactaur's take
Defend the Rider (157) from Aetherdrift should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Defend the Rider is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Aetherdrift, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $2.05 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.60; foil: $2.05; Normal: $0.58).
- Mana cost {G} and type line Instant 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 $2.05 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Defend the Rider from Aetherdrift?
Defend the Rider is a Uncommon Instant from Aetherdrift numbered 157 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Defend the Rider worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $2.05 for ungraded Defend the Rider. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Defend the Rider?
Defend the Rider is catalogued as Uncommon in Aetherdrift. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Defend the Rider legal in Commander or Standard?
Defend the Rider shows format legality in standard, future, historic, timeless based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Defend the Rider near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $2.05. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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