Defend the Rider
~$0.79 low · ~$3.80 high
Green. Instant
Aetherdrift #157 · Illustrated by Raph Lomotan
Aetherdrift #157 · Illustrated by Raph LomotanWhat is Defend the Rider worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle 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."
Lagorin would not lose another.
Format legality
The only printing of Defend the Rider
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aetherdrift dft #157· 2025uncommon· Cardmarket €0.89 · €1.16 foil | uncommon | $0.79 | $3.80 | €0.89€1.16 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2025
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #3,249 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Raph Lomotan
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