Bold Defense
Instant · Common
Bold Defense is currently worth about $0.08 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Kicker 3W (You may pay an additional 3W as you cast this spell.) Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn. If this spell was kicked, instead creatures you control get +2/+2 and gain first strike until end of turn.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Color identity
- W
- Type line
- Instant
- Keywords
- Kicker
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2009
- Artist
- Scott Chou
Playability
#30127 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zendikar | 3 | Common | $0.08 | — |
Price intelligence
Zendikar #3 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $0.08 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$0.04 – $0.08 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Bold Defense worth?
Bold Defense is currently worth about $0.08 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Bold Defense printed in?
Bold Defense has been printed in 1 set, including Zendikar.
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Is Bold Defense legal in Commander?
Yes — Bold Defense is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Bold Defense legal in Modern?
Yes — Bold Defense is legal in Modern.
Is Bold Defense on the Reserved List?
No — Bold Defense is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Zendikar
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