Magic: The Gathering

Defile

Secret Lair Drop 1793 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1793
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: black mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Black
Artist: Cabrol
Market price: $4.71

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What it's worth

$4.71market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$3.72 – $4.71 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card from the Secret Lair Drop series, identified as collector number 1793, stands out as a distinctive piece for any collection. Its scarcity makes it a prize for those who value unique iterations of game components within the broader hobby.

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Card face

What it does

Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each Swamp you control.

"On a failed save, target creature takes 8d8 necrotic damage."

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Defile was originally introduced in the Modern Horizons set for Magic: The Gathering, designed as an efficient removal spell that scales in power based on the number of Swamps a player controls. The card is mechanically rooted in the black-aligned philosophy of sacrificing life or resources to eliminate creatures, making it a staple in formats like Pauper and Modern where low-mana interactive spells are highly valued for their versatility.

This specific version was released as part of the Secret Lair: Showcase: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms drop. Featuring artwork by Johannes Voss, the card employs a distinctive 'dungeon module' aesthetic inspired by classic tabletop role-playing game sourcebooks. Voss intended to evoke the nostalgic feel of vintage gaming manuals, utilizing stylized typography and monochromatic layouts that departed significantly from the standard visual language of modern Magic card frames.

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About

About Defile

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