Defend the Rider {G}

Instant

Choose 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."

SpotlightDefend the Rider highlighted card art

Featured print

Aetherdrift

English · 2025-02-14

Browse alternate printings below, switch the featured art when one stands out, and open a larger preview without losing your place in the list.

Browse all printsOpen large preview

Build a deck with this card

Load Deck Studio with Defend the Rider, set power and land mix, then decide when to generate.

Open Deck StudioJump to build sectionNo auto-build—tune settings first
Prices synced Apr 13, 2026 · 101,195 products cached

Add to your collection

Shop highlighted on TCGplayerJump to print prices

Legality snapshot

standardLEGALpioneerLEGALmodernLEGALlegacyLEGALvintageLEGALcommanderLEGAL

Prints & prices

Prices last synced Apr 13, 2026

Use preview for a closer look, then feature the print you want reflected in the main card view.

Build with this commander

Exports a 100-card shell tuned for your table.
Launch Commander Deck StudioBrowse TCGplayer singles

Links to TCGplayer are affiliate links that may earn us a commission.