Magic: The Gathering · 8th Edition · Rare

Defense Grid #296 Price

Defense Grid (#296, Rare) from 8th Edition is worth $7.15 to $40.22 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €21.30.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $40.22
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €21.30
30-day change: +1.7%
Printings: 2

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Defense Grid prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$40.22	€21.30
Normal	$7.15	€5.09

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: 8th Edition
Card number: 296
Rarity: Rare
Released: April 28, 2003
Illustrator: Mark Tedin
Type line: Artifact
Rules text: During each player’s turn, each other player’s spells cost 3 more to play.
Flavor text: "A good deal of tyranny goes by the name of protection."
—Crystal Eastman,
"Equality or Protection"

Defense Grid: common questions

How much is Defense Grid #296 worth?

Defense Grid (#296, Rare) from 8th Edition is worth $7.15 to $40.22 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 3, 2026, depending on the printing (Normal to Foil). On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Foil sells for €21.30.

What set is Defense Grid from?

Defense Grid is card 296 in 8th Edition, released April 28, 2003. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Mark Tedin.

Is Defense Grid going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $39.54 (September 16, 2026) to $40.22 (October 3, 2026), a change of +1.7%. The 30-day low was $39.54 and the high $40.22.

How do I check what my Defense Grid is worth?

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