Defense Grid

set	min	mtgo
-	40.08	0.12 tix

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Name	Defense Grid
Type	Artifact
Description	Each spell costs more to cast except during its controller's turn.
Flavor	"Properly installed, each powerstone emits a targeted electromagnetic field that halts momentum as sure as stone." —Tome of Obstructions
Artist	Mark Tedin
Set	Ninth Edition #293★
Wallpaper	download
Image	download

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About Defense Grid

Defense Grid, Artifact, designed by Mark Tedin first released in May, 2020 in the set Urza's Legacy and was printed exactly in 10 different ways. It see play in 4 formats: Vintage, Modern, Legacy and Commander. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of 40.08.

A deck that focuses on controlling the pace of the game and slowing down the opponent's spellcasting would benefit from using Defense Grid, particularly in a control or prison-style deck. While Defense Grid is a solid option for disrupting the opponent's plans, there are potentially better cards such as Chalice of the Void or Trinisphere that offer similar effects with additional versatility or impact. Whether Defense Grid should see play depends on the specific strategy and meta of the deck, as it can be a strong tool in the right context.

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