Defense Grid Proxy
Artifact · The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · rare
$0.40/card in a full imported deck, $2.00 in rainbow foil. S33 German Black Core playtest card — not for sanctioned play.
Real-card format legality
Proxies themselves are never sanctioned-legal — this is the real card's status, useful for Rule-0 talks. Proxy legality, explained
Printings (9)
We match the exact printing's artwork from Scryfall — pick any of these in the singles builder.
| Set | # | Released | Real price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 76z | 2022-11-18 | $500 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 76 | 2022-11-18 | $7.62 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 13 | 2022-11-18 | $6.41 |
| Kaladesh Inventions | 34 | 2016-09-30 | $133 |
| Ninth Edition | 293★ | 2005-07-29 | $46.70 |
| Ninth Edition | 293 | 2005-07-29 | $6.66 |
| Eighth Edition | 296★ | 2003-07-28 | $36.83 |
| Eighth Edition | 296 | 2003-07-28 | $6.54 |
| Urza's Legacy | 125 | 1999-02-15 | $16.72 |
Frequently asked
How much does a real Defense Grid cost?
Around $6.32 on the open market for the The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts printing (price snapshot 2026-07-24; live prices move daily).
How much does a Defense Grid proxy cost?
$0.50 as a single on an 18-card sheet, $0.40 when it's part of a full imported deck, or $2.00 in rainbow foil — all on S33 German Black Core cardstock, shipped from New York.
Can I play a Defense Grid proxy?
As a playtest card, yes — in casual Commander pods, kitchen-table games, and proxy-friendly events, with your playgroup's OK. Proxies are not legal in sanctioned tournaments, and we print them for personal, non-sanctioned play only.