Name: Defend the Hearth
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Raymond Swanland

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Defend the HearthTheros

                #156
                Instant
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$0.43$1.83
Lightly Played$0.69$1.74
Moderately Played$0.50$1.83
Heavily Played$0.29$2.27
Damaged—$3.85
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          Mana cost2
          TypeInstant
          
          
          
          
          SetTheros
          Number156
          RarityInstant
          Released2013-09-27
        Oracle textPrevent all combat damage that would be dealt to players this turn.
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        The defenders said not a word. Their shields, spears, and stances were warning enough.
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$0.43	$1.83
Lightly Played	$0.69	$1.74
Moderately Played	$0.50	$1.83
Heavily Played	$0.29	$2.27
Damaged	—	$3.85