Defile
Instant · Common
Defile is currently worth about $1.43 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each Swamp you control.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- B
- Type line
- Instant
- Rarity
- Common
- First printed
- 2019
- Artist
- Joe Slucher
Playability
#983 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 1793 | Rare | $4.34 | — |
| Modern Horizons 1 Timeshifts | 13 | Uncommon | — | $4.05 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 199★ | Uncommon | — | $4.03 |
| Warhammer 40,000 Commander | 199 | Uncommon | $2.15 | — |
| Modern Horizons | 86 | Common | $1.43 | $2.92 |
| Magic Online Promos | 91269 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #1793 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $4.34 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$4.28 – $4.38 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Defile worth?
Defile is currently worth about $1.43 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $1.43 to $4.34 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Defile printed in?
Defile has been printed in 5 sets, including Modern Horizons, Magic Online Promos, Warhammer 40,000 Commander, Secret Lair Drop, Modern Horizons 1 Timeshifts.
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Is Defile legal in Commander?
Yes — Defile is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Defile legal in Modern?
Yes — Defile is legal in Modern.
Is Defile on the Reserved List?
No — Defile is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Modern Horizons · Magic Online Promos · Warhammer 40,000 Commander · Secret Lair Drop · Modern Horizons 1 Timeshifts
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