Defense Grid
The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts 76z • rare
- Set
- The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
- Collector number
- 76z
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Mark Tedin
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Each spell costs 3 generic mana more to cast except during its controller's turn.
"Properly installed, each powerstone emits a targeted electromagnetic field that halts momentum as sure as stone."— *Tome of Obstructions*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Defense Grid was originally printed in the 1997 Urza's Saga expansion for Magic: The Gathering, serving as a tactical piece designed to disrupt instant-speed interaction. It was later included in The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts subset as card number 76z, which utilized a nostalgic 'schematic' frame design intended to evoke the mechanical, industrial aesthetic of the set's titular conflict. This version pays homage to the game's rich history while maintaining the mechanical utility that has made the card a staple in various formats for decades.
The artwork for the original iteration was created by Melissa Benson, whose contributions were instrumental in defining the visual style of early Magic sets. The design intent behind Defense Grid was to introduce a powerful, universal tax effect that forces players to navigate the game during their own turns, thereby shifting the momentum of competitive matches. It remains a celebrated card for its simplicity and the distinct strategic shift it introduces to the board state.
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