Name: Defend the Rider
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Raph Lomotan

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                  TypeInstant
                  
Defend the RiderAetherdrift

                #157
                Instant
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$4.48$3.44
Lightly Played$0.94$2.36
Moderately Played$0.96$18.77
Heavily Played—$0.35
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          Mana cost1
          TypeInstant
          
          SetAetherdrift
          Number157
          RarityInstant
          Released2025-02-14
        Oracle textChoose one —

• Target permanent you control gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn.

• Create a 1/1 colorless Pilot creature token with "This token saddles Mounts and crews Vehicles as though its power were 2 greater."
Illustrated by Raph Lomotan

        Flavor
        Lagorin would not lose another.
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$4.48	$3.44
Lightly Played	$0.94	$2.36
Moderately Played	$0.96	$18.77
Heavily Played	—	$0.35