Defend the Campus
Magic: The Gathering | Strixhaven: School of Mages - Singles
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| Rarity | C |
| Number | 12 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Strixhaven: School of Mages |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 167 items |
| From | $0.06 |
| Type | Instant |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.06 | 58 | ||
LP | $0.10 | 7 | ||
HP | $0.10 | 11 | ||
NMFoil | $0.13 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.29 | 3 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 7 | ||
NMFoil | $0.50 | 45 | ||
LPFoil | $0.50 | 1 | ||
LP | $1.50 | 2 | ||
LPFoil | $3.00 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.21 | 21 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.27 | 7 | Unavailable | |
NMFoil | $0.41 | 1 | Unavailable |
About Defend the Campus
Defend the Campus from Strixhaven: School of Mages is currently available from around $0.05. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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WhiteCard Text
Choose one —
• Creatures you control get +1/+1 until end of turn.
• Destroy target creature with power 4 or greater.
Flavor Text
Professors scrambled to push the mage hunters back, leaving the heart of Strixhaven undefended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Defend the Campus worth?
Defend the Campus is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.05 for Strixhaven: School of Mages. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Defend the Campus has 1 other tracked printing in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Defend the Campus legal in Commander?
Defend the Campus is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Defend the Campus 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 Defend the Campus on the Reserved List?
No. Defend the Campus is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Defend the Campus in-game text?
In game, Defend the Campus is a Instant with text that starts: "Choose one —".
How popular is Defend the Campus in Commander decks?
Defend the Campus ranks #24,210 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Defend the Campus
This card has been printed in 1 other set. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Defend the Campus 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.