Defense of the Heart
Defense of the Heart is a Rare Enchantment from Secret Lair Drop (1039) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $31.10 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Defense of the Heart suits collectors and players working on Secret Lair Drop who need the Rare slot. Treat $31.10 as a starting reference only — verify finish, border treatment, and condition before paying premium singles prices.
What is Defense of the Heart from Secret Lair Drop?
Defense of the Heart is a Enchantment in Secret Lair Drop numbered 1039. Mana cost {3}{G}. Color identity: G. Defense of the Heart (1039) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
What is Defense of the Heart worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $31.10 for Defense of the Heart. Low and high spread runs $31.10 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $18.67; foil: $31.10; Normal: $26.53. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1039 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Secret Lair Drop |
|---|---|
| Number | 1039 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $31.10 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €18.67 |
| cardmarket | $18.67 |
| foil | $31.10 |
| Normal | $26.53 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|
How collectible is Defense of the Heart?
Defense of the Heart is a Rare printing in Secret Lair Drop. Chase-tier slots combine scarcity, art, and format demand — prices move with reprint news and tournament results. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1039 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What are the key details for Defense of the Heart?
Defense of the Heart lists as Enchantment. Artist: Fajareka Setiawan. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Secret Lair Drop. Collector number 1039 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
Cactaur's take
Defense of the Heart (1039) is a chase-tier Rare Enchantment in Secret Lair Drop. Finish, border treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw near-mint quotes.
Pros
- Defense of the Heart is catalogued as Rare Enchantment in Secret Lair Drop, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $31.10 across finishes (cardmarket: $18.67; foil: $31.10; Normal: $26.53).
- Mana cost {3}{G} and type line Enchantment 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 $31.10 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is Defense of the Heart from Secret Lair Drop?
Defense of the Heart is a Rare Enchantment from Secret Lair Drop numbered 1039 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Defense of the Heart worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $31.10 for ungraded Defense of the Heart. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Defense of the Heart?
Defense of the Heart is catalogued as Rare in Secret Lair Drop. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Defense of the Heart legal in Commander or Standard?
Defense of the Heart shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, legacy based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Why does Defense of the Heart trade at a premium?
Defense of the Heart combines Rare scarcity with art, finish, and format demand. Chase slots often move on reprint rumors, tournament results, and condition-sensitive buyer interest.
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