Bold Defense
Bold Defense is a Common Instant from Zendikar (3) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Bold Defense suits collectors and players working on Zendikar 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 Bold Defense from Zendikar?
Bold Defense is a Instant in Zendikar numbered 3. Mana cost {2}{W}. Color identity: W. Bold Defense (3) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Bold Defense worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.10 for Bold Defense. Low and high spread runs $0.10 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.10. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
| Set | Zendikar |
|---|---|
| Number | 3 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.10 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.08 |
| cardmarket | $0.08 |
| Normal | $0.10 |
Card stats
| Colors | W |
|---|
How collectible is Bold Defense?
Bold Defense is a Common printing in Zendikar. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common. The set released in 2009.
What are the key details for Bold Defense?
Bold Defense lists as Instant with keywords Kicker. Artist: Scott Chou. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Zendikar. Collector number 3 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Bold Defense (3) from Zendikar should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Bold Defense is catalogued as Common Instant in Zendikar, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.10 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; Normal: $0.10).
- Mana cost {2}{W} 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 Bold Defense from Zendikar?
Bold Defense is a Common Instant from Zendikar numbered 3 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Bold Defense worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded Bold Defense. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Bold Defense?
Bold Defense is catalogued as Common in Zendikar. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Bold Defense legal in Commander or Standard?
Bold Defense shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Bold Defense near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.10. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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