Defile
Magic: The Gathering | Modern Horizons - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 86 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Modern Horizons |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 28 items |
| From | $1.50 |
| Type | Instant |
Format Legality
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LP | $1.50 | 1 | ||
NM | $1.99 | 4 | ||
MP | $2.50 | 1 | ||
NM | $1.54 | 1 | Unavailable | |
NM | $1.96 | 20 | Unavailable | |
NMFoil | $3.27 | 1 | Unavailable |
About Defile
Defile from Modern Horizons is currently available from around $1.19. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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BlackCard Text
Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each Swamp you control.
Flavor Text
The only shortcut in a bog is to the bottom.
Card Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Defile worth?
Defile is currently shown on Card Synced from about $1.19 for Modern Horizons. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Defile has 4 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Defile legal in Commander?
Defile is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern.
Is Defile legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Defile on the Reserved List?
No. Defile is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Defile in-game text?
In game, Defile is a Instant with text that starts: "Target creature gets -1/-1 until end of turn for each Swamp you control.".
How popular is Defile in Commander decks?
Defile ranks #981 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Defile
This card has been printed in 4 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
Buy Defile on Card Synced
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Searchers looking for Defile legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.