Staunch Defenders
~$0.08 low · ~$4.36 high
White. Creature — Human Soldier
Eighth Edition #49 · Illustrated by Tristan Elwell
Eighth Edition #49 · Illustrated by Tristan ElwellWhat is Staunch Defenders 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
When this creature enters, you gain 4 life.
3/4
"Hold your position! Leave doubt for the dying!" —Tahngarth of the *Weatherlight*
Format legality
All 8 printings of Staunch Defenders
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eighth Edition 8ed #49· 2003uncommon· Cardmarket €0.10 | uncommon | $0.08 | No foil printing | €0.10 | |
 Eighth Edition 8ed #49★· 2003uncommon | uncommon | No non-foil printing | $0.49 | — | |
 Seventh Edition 7ed #50· 2001uncommon· Cardmarket €0.29 | uncommon | $0.17 | No foil printing | €0.29 | |
 Seventh Edition 7ed #50★· 2001uncommon | uncommon | No non-foil printing | $1.81 | — | |
 Friday Night Magic 2000 fnm #12· 2000Promorare· Cardmarket €1.56 foil | rare | No non-foil printing | $4.36 | €1.56 foil | |
 Classic Sixth Edition 6ed #45· 1999uncommon· Cardmarket €0.21 | uncommon | $0.17 | No foil printing | €0.21 | |
 World Championship Decks 1998 wc98 #bs49sb· 1998Not tournament legaluncommon· Cardmarket €0.25 | uncommon | $0.37 | No foil printing | €0.25 | |
 Tempest tmp #49· 1997uncommon· Cardmarket €0.17 | uncommon | $0.15 | No foil printing | €0.17 |
Prices are TCGplayer market prices in USD for each printing and finish, via Scryfall. They are a guide, not an appraisal.
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Card details
- First printed
- 1997
- Printings
- 8
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #31,108 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artists
- Tristan Elwell, Mark Poole
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