Tel-Jilad Defiance
Scars of Mirrodin 129 • common
- Set
- Scars of Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 129
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Goran Josic
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
Target creature gains protection from artifacts until end of turn.
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The Viridian elves had purged their culture of the trolls' traitorous influence. In times of strife, however, the ancestral memories returned.
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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Where it came from
Tel-Jilad Defiance was released in 2010 as part of the Scars of Mirrodin expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It was designed as an uncommon green instant spell intended to highlight the set's central conflict between the organic Mirrodin plane and the encroaching mechanical Phyrexian invaders. The card is mechanically significant for its ability to grant protection from artifacts, a vital defensive utility within a block dominated by artifact-based threats and synergy.
The artwork for this card was created by illustrator Kev Walker, a prominent contributor to the game known for his gritty and atmospheric style. Walker’s depiction captures the essence of the Tel-Jilad—the Tree of Tales—and its resistance against the corrupted metallic forces of Phyrexia. The design successfully conveys a sense of ancient resilience, and the card remains a thematic touchstone for collectors interested in the lore of the Mirrodin cycle.
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