Magic: The Gathering

Staunch Defenders

Seventh Edition 50 • uncommon

Set: Seventh Edition
Collector number: 50
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana white mana white mana
Type: Creature
Colors: White
Artist: Tristan Elwell
Market price: $0.17

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$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 20, 2026$0.16 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an uncommon creature from the seventh edition, this card represents a specific snapshot in the history of card game expansions. Its presence in this set makes it a valued inclusion for those focused on preserving the visual and mechanical legacy of this particular release.

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What it does

When this creature enters, you gain 4 life.

"The key to winning any fight is simply staying alive."— The Southern Paladin

Formats

Where you can play it

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

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Provenance

Where it came from

Staunch Defenders was released in 2001 as part of the Seventh Edition core set for Magic: The Gathering. This set marked a significant milestone for the game, as it was the first time the card frames were updated to a more modern, cleaner aesthetic, signaling Wizards of the Coast's transition toward a more standardized visual identity for their base products. The card serves as a functional reprint of cards from earlier iterations of the game, designed to provide players with a reliable, defensive creature option within the white color identity.

The artwork was commissioned from Tristan Elwell, an illustrator known for his work in fantasy and science fiction media. Elwell’s approach to the piece emphasizes the stoic and protective nature of the characters, employing a classic high-fantasy aesthetic that aligns with the traditional visual language of the game at the turn of the millennium. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid, if unremarkable, utility piece for Limited formats, appreciated by players for its ability to stabilize the board during the mid-to-late stages of a match.

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