Defend the Hearth
Defend the Hearth is a Common Instant from Theros (156) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Defend the Hearth suits collectors and players working on Theros 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 Defend the Hearth from Theros?
Defend the Hearth is a Instant in Theros numbered 156. Mana cost {1}{G}. Color identity: G. Defend the Hearth (156) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 156 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Defend the Hearth worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.36 for Defend the Hearth. Low and high spread runs $0.36 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.05. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 156 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Theros |
|---|---|
| Number | 156 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.36 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.12 |
| cardmarket | $0.12 |
| foil | $0.36 |
| Normal | $0.05 |
Card stats
| Colors | G |
|---|
How collectible is Defend the Hearth?
Defend the Hearth is a Common printing in Theros. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 156 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Defend the Hearth?
Defend the Hearth lists as Instant. Artist: Raymond Swanland. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Theros. Collector number 156 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2013.
Cactaur's take
Defend the Hearth (156) from Theros should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Defend the Hearth is catalogued as Common Instant in Theros, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.36 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.12; foil: $0.36; Normal: $0.05).
- Mana cost {1}{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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Defend the Hearth from Theros?
Defend the Hearth is a Common Instant from Theros numbered 156 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Defend the Hearth worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.36 for ungraded Defend the Hearth. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Defend the Hearth?
Defend the Hearth is catalogued as Common in Theros. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Defend the Hearth legal in Commander or Standard?
Defend the Hearth shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper 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 Hearth near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.36. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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