“"Properly installed, each powerstone emits a targeted electromagnetic field that halts momentum as sure as stone." —*Tome of Obstructions*”
Defense Grid - The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts (#76z) - Illustrated by Mark Tedin - Magic: The Gathering Card

Defense Grid

Card Rules and Details

Card Type: Artifact

Mana Cost: {2}

Oracle Rules Text: Each spell costs {3} more to cast except during its controller's turn.

Flavor Text: "Properly installed, each powerstone emits a targeted electromagnetic field that halts momentum as sure as stone." —*Tome of Obstructions*

Set: The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts (#76z), Rarity: Rare, Artist: Mark Tedin

Artifact Colorless Rare
$500.00
✨ Foil
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Historical Printings & Sets (47)
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10 Printings
Thumbnail Set Name Code Rarity Artist Released
Defense Grid - The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts MTG card scan Defense Grid The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts Viewing BRR Rare Mark Tedin 2022-11-18
Defense Grid - Urza's Legacy MTG card scan Defense Grid Urza's Legacy ULG Rare Mark Tedin 1999-02-15
Defense Grid - World Championship Decks 2000 MTG card scan Defense Grid World Championship Decks 2000 WC00 Rare Mark Tedin 2000-08-02
Defense Grid - Eighth Edition MTG card scan Defense Grid Eighth Edition 8ED Rare Mark Tedin 2003-07-28
Defense Grid - Eighth Edition MTG card scan Defense Grid Eighth Edition 8ED Rare Mark Tedin 2003-07-28
Defense Grid - Ninth Edition MTG card scan Defense Grid Ninth Edition 9ED Rare Mark Tedin 2005-07-29
Defense Grid - Ninth Edition MTG card scan Defense Grid Ninth Edition 9ED Rare Mark Tedin 2005-07-29
Defense Grid - Kaladesh Inventions MTG card scan Defense Grid Kaladesh Inventions MPS Special Jonas De Ro 2016-09-30
Defense Grid - The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts MTG card scan Defense Grid The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts BRR Rare Mark Tedin 2022-11-18
Defense Grid - The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts MTG card scan Defense Grid The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts BRR Rare Mark Tedin 2022-11-18

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