Defend the Rider #157 – Aetherdrift (Uncommon)

Magic: The Gathering · Aetherdrift · Uncommon

Defend the Rider #157 Price

Defend the Rider (#157, Uncommon) from Aetherdrift is worth $0.78 to $3.57 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 €1.10.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $3.57
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €1.10
30-day change: +20.2%
Printings: 3

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Defend the Rider prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Foil	$3.57	€1.10
Normal	$0.78	€0.79
Foil - Japanese	—	—

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: Aetherdrift
Card number: 157
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: February 14, 2025
Illustrator: Raph Lomotan
Type line: Instant
Rules text: Choose one —
• Target permanent you control gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn.
• Create a 1/1 colorless Pilot creature token with "This token saddles Mounts and crews Vehicles as though its power were 2 greater."
Flavor text: Lagorin would not lose another.

Defend the Rider: common questions

How much is Defend the Rider #157 worth?

Defend the Rider (#157, Uncommon) from Aetherdrift is worth $0.78 to $3.57 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 €1.10.

What set is Defend the Rider from?

Defend the Rider is card 157 in Aetherdrift, released February 14, 2025. Its rarity is Uncommon. Illustrated by Raph Lomotan.

Is Defend the Rider going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Foil price on TCGplayer moved from $2.97 (September 5, 2026) to $3.57 (October 3, 2026), a change of +20.2%. The 30-day low was $2.97 and the high $3.77.

How do I check what my Defend the Rider is worth?

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