Defend the Rider Aetherdrift
Instant
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Card 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."
Card details
- Type
- Instant
- Mana cost
- Mana value
- 1
- Colors
- Green
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Set
- Aetherdrift · #157
- Released
- Feb 14, 2025
- Format legal
- Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander
Defend the Rider is an uncommon Instant from the Aetherdrift set of Magic: The Gathering, released on Feb 14, 2025. This is collector #157 in the set. We're listing this copy as a Non-Foil printing in NM condition for $2.29 CAD, with standard or Express Canada Post shipping anywhere in Canada, or free local pickup in London, Ontario.
Is this Defend the Rider authentic?
Yes — this Defend the Rider (DFT #157) is a genuine, tournament-legal Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering card. We never sell proxies, fakes, or counterfeits. Learn more about us.
Is Defend the Rider legal in Commander?
Yes — Defend the Rider is legal in Commander, plus Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, so it's ready for your EDH pod. Browse more Commander singles.
How much does Defend the Rider cost?
In-stock copies of Defend the Rider range from $2.29 to $2.69 CAD depending on finish and condition — this Non-Foil NM copy is $2.29 CAD. Prices track the live Canadian market; see why MTG card prices vary.
How is Defend the Rider shipped?
Canada-wide via Canada Post — Standard, or Express which adds tracking and insurance. The exact rate is shown at checkout, no surprises. Free local pickup is also available in London, Ontario. See our full FAQ for delivery times and details.
What condition is this Defend the Rider?
This copy is graded NM against the Face to Face Grading Standards, the rubric Canada's largest TCG retailer uses. The condition shown here is what you'll receive — see our Refund Policy for full details.
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Defend the Rider is one of our Aetherdrift (set code DFT) singles, from the Magic: The Gathering set released on Feb 14, 2025. We have 199 Aetherdrift singles in stock — browse them all below.
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