Tower Defense
Gatecrash 137 • uncommon
- Set
- Gatecrash
- Collector number
- 137
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
- Market price
- $0.33
What it does
Creatures you control get +0/+5 and gain reach until end of turn.
"The drakes are practice. We may one day need to bring down a sky swallower, or maybe even Rakdos himself."— Korun Nar, Rubblebelt hunter
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Tower Defense was released in 2013 as part of the Gatecrash expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a green instant card set on the plane of Ravnica, it was designed to reflect the mechanical flavor of the Gruul Clans, a faction known for their aggressive, nature-oriented combat tactics against the urban structures of the city. The card serves as a tactical combat trick, providing a temporary power and toughness boost to creatures with reach, effectively punishing opponents who rely on aerial assaults.
The artwork was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, who has contributed extensively to the game's visual identity. Velinov’s design emphasizes the raw, chaotic energy of the Gruul, depicting a moment of defensive fervor that aligns with the card's function as a sudden deterrent. Within the context of the Gatecrash limited format, the card was received as a situational but effective sideboard tool, valued for its ability to stabilize a board state against flying-heavy archetypes.
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