Daunting Defender
Onslaught · #21

Daunting Defender

Daunting Defender is a Common Creature — Human Cleric from Onslaught (21) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.64 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.64
Cardmarket trend €0.09
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Daunting Defender suits collectors and players working on Onslaught who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Daunting Defender from Onslaught?

Daunting Defender is a Creature — Human Cleric in Onslaught numbered 21. Mana cost {4}{W}. Color identity: W. Daunting Defender (21) from Onslaught should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Daunting Defender worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.64 for Daunting Defender. Low and high spread runs $0.64 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.64; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetOnslaught
Number21
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.64
Cardmarket EUR€0.09
cardmarket $0.09
foil $0.64
Normal $0.17

Card stats

ColorsW
Power3

How collectible is Daunting Defender?

Daunting Defender is a Common printing in Onslaught. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2002.

What are the key details for Daunting Defender?

Daunting Defender lists as Creature — Human Cleric. Artist: Carl Critchlow. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Onslaught. Collector number 21 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

Cactaur's take

Daunting Defender (21) from Onslaught should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Daunting Defender is catalogued as Common Creature — Human Cleric in Onslaught, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.64 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.09; foil: $0.64; Normal: $0.17).
  • Mana cost {4}{W} and type line Creature — Human Cleric 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Daunting Defender from Onslaught?

Daunting Defender is a Common Creature — Human Cleric from Onslaught numbered 21 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Daunting Defender worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.64 for ungraded Daunting Defender. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Daunting Defender?

Daunting Defender is catalogued as Common in Onslaught. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Daunting Defender legal in Commander or Standard?

Daunting Defender shows format legality in legacy, pauper, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Daunting Defender near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.64. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.