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Defense Grid

{2}

Artifact

Eighth Edition·8ed #296★·Rare·2003·Art by Mark Tedin
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerNot Legal
VintageLegal
Defense Grid
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Oracle Text

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

"A good deal of tyranny goes by the name of protection." —Crystal Eastman, "Equality or Protection"

Set
Eighth Edition (8ED)
Number
#296★
Rarity
Rare
Artist
Mark Tedin
Frame
2003
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Foil
USD Foil
$36.83

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerNot Legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

10/4/2004·wotc

The additional cost can be reduced by effects that reduce costs, such as Sapphire Medallion.

5/1/2006·wotc

In Two-Headed Giant, spells don't cost extra on your own turn.

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