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Defense Grid - The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts

The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts (BRR) · rare

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Printings

rare
special

Defense Grid

Tier C

Artifact, {2}

Oracle Text

Each spell costs {3} more to cast except during its controller's turn.

Power Level

standardNot Legal
modernLegal
pioneerNot Legal
legacy37Tier CSideboard Staple
vintage267Tier BSideboard Staple
pauperNot Legal
premodern64Tier CSideboard Staple
duel-commander6
cedhTier C
commanderLegal

Competitive Utilization

FormatArchetypeTierCopiesDeck %BoardReal Freq
vintageJewel Shops(18.3%)
S
2.769%Side1.86
vintageRaker Shops(6.7%)
A
2.780%Side2.16
legacyMystic Forge Combo(6.0%)
A
1.933%Side0.63
premodernAzorius Replenish(3.9%)
B
3.358%Side1.91
vintageBeseech Storm(2.9%)
B
1.091%Side0.91
vintageBeseech Storm(2.9%)
B
1.033%Main0.33
premodernTinkernought(0.5%)
C
3.8100%Main3.80
legacyThe EPIC Gamble(0.3%)
C
2.5100%Main2.50
premodernOrzhov(0.4%)
C
3.040%Side1.20
legacyAluren(2.1%)
C
2.056%Side1.12
duel-commanderRaph & Mikey, Troublemakers(0.6%)
C
1.0100%Main1.00
vintageOops! All Spells(0.2%)
C
1.0100%Side1.00
premodernDeadguy Ale(0.2%)
C
2.050%Side1.00
premodernBant Terragedon(0.3%)
C
1.075%Side0.75
premodernMono-Black(0.6%)
C
2.033%Side0.66
premodernOrzhov Control(0.7%)
C
1.138%Side0.42
premodernAbzan(0.3%)
C
1.033%Side0.33
premodernTinker Fling(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Main4.00
vintagePainter(0.0%)
D
4.0100%Side4.00
premodernDevourer Combo(0.0%)
D
3.8100%Main3.80
premodernDream Halls(0.0%)
D
3.0100%Side3.00
premodernJeskai Replenish(0.0%)
D
3.0100%Side3.00
premodernMono-Red(0.0%)
D
2.367%Side1.54
premodernWelder Prison(0.0%)
D
2.067%Side1.34
legacyCar Stompy(0.0%)
D
2.452%Side1.25
legacyCoveted Jewel Combo(0.0%)
D
3.436%Side1.22
premodernIzzet(0.0%)
D
2.350%Side1.15
duel-commanderIronheart, Clever Champion(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
duel-commanderThor, God of Thunder(0.0%)
D
1.0100%Main1.00
premodernAzorius(0.0%)
D
2.040%Side0.80
legacyRuby Storm(0.0%)
D
2.033%Side0.66
premodernWelder Prison(0.0%)
D
1.033%Main0.33
cedhDack Fayden, Helping Hand(0.2%)1.090%Main0.90
cedhDihada, Binder of Wills(0.1%)1.061%Main0.61
cedhKediss, Emberclaw Familiar / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator(0.1%)1.017%Main0.17
cedhChatterfang, Squirrel General(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhArcum Dagsson(0.2%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhShang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu(0.2%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhYisan, the Wanderer Bard(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhOswald Fiddlebender(0.1%)1.081%Main0.81
cedhGodo, Bandit Warlord(0.1%)1.077%Main0.77
cedhInalla, Archmage Ritualist(0.2%)1.050%Main0.50
cedhKefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin(0.4%)1.037%Main0.37
cedhSami, Wildcat Captain(0.1%)1.036%Main0.36
cedhDargo, the Shipwrecker / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan(0.1%)1.034%Main0.34
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.031%Main0.31
cedhZirda, the Dawnwaker(0.2%)1.019%Main0.19
cedhClan Crafter / Jaheira, Friend of the Forest(0.1%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhRocco, Cabaretti Caterer(0.3%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhNick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.(0.7%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhJhoira, Ageless Innovator(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhBjorna, Nightfall Alchemist / Wernog, Rider's Chaplain(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhMagda, Brazen Outlaw(0.7%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhZhulodok, Void Gorger(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhKraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver(2.6%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhAshling, Flame Dancer(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhGyruda, Doom of Depths(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhTatyova, Benthic Druid(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhPrismari, the Inspiration(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKinnan, Bonder Prodigy(2.5%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhShorikai, Genesis Engine(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhTevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhEsika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(1.6%)1.092%Main0.92
cedhGwenom, Remorseless(0.1%)1.083%Main0.83
cedhNorman Osborn // Green Goblin(0.1%)1.073%Main0.73
cedhTameshi, Reality Architect(0.0%)1.043%Main0.43
cedhReyhan, Last of the Abzan / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.1%)1.032%Main0.32
cedhCazur, Ruthless Stalker / Ukkima, Stalking Shadow(0.1%)1.031%Main0.31
cedhIron Man, Titan of Innovation(0.0%)1.029%Main0.29
cedhTiamat(0.0%)1.029%Main0.29
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept(0.1%)1.028%Main0.28
cedhEzio Auditore da Firenze(0.0%)1.026%Main0.26
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.0%)1.024%Main0.24
cedhDina, Soul Steeper(0.1%)1.018%Main0.18
cedhJeska, Thrice Reborn / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.016%Main0.16
cedhBreya, Etherium Shaper(0.0%)1.016%Main0.16
cedhDargo, the Shipwrecker / Tymna the Weaver(0.6%)1.014%Main0.14
cedhStella Lee, Wild Card(0.1%)1.014%Main0.14
cedhAvatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhYawgmoth, Thran Physician(0.1%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhRowan, Scion of War(0.3%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhRakdos, the Muscle(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhVivi Ornitier(0.8%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhSilas Renn, Seeker Adept / Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful(0.1%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhSelvala, Explorer Returned(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhElsha of the Infinite(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhHeliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero(1.8%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhK-9, Mark I / The Fourteenth Doctor(0.0%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhTivit, Seller of Secrets(0.4%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhSuper-Skrull(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhRal, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy(0.7%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhLeonardo, the Balance / Michelangelo, the Heart(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhNajeela, the Blade-Blossom(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhIshai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh(0.5%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver(1.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhSisay, Weatherlight Captain(1.6%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhLongshot, Rebel Bowman(0.0%)1.060%Main0.60
cedhFrancisco, Fowl Marauder / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator(0.0%)1.052%Main0.52
cedhMalcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.3%)1.039%Main0.39
cedhLotho, Corrupt Shirriff(0.1%)1.037%Main0.37
cedhNoctis, Prince of Lucis(0.1%)1.035%Main0.35
cedhEmry, Lurker of the Loch(0.1%)1.032%Main0.32
cedhThe Great Goblin(0.0%)1.029%Main0.29
cedhZada, Hedron Grinder(0.0%)1.028%Main0.28
cedhSephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel(0.1%)1.027%Main0.27
cedhRaph & Mikey, Troublemakers(0.2%)1.025%Main0.25
cedhKorvold, Fae-Cursed King(0.1%)1.022%Main0.22
cedhCeles, Rune Knight(0.1%)1.020%Main0.20
cedhKess, Dissident Mage(0.1%)1.020%Main0.20
cedhOb Nixilis, Captive Kingpin(0.5%)1.018%Main0.18
cedhRograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools(0.1%)1.018%Main0.17
cedhThrasios, Triton Hero / Vial Smasher the Fierce(0.2%)1.017%Main0.17
cedhK'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth(0.3%)1.016%Main0.16
cedhUrza, Lord High Artificer(0.2%)1.013%Main0.13
cedhWan Shi Tong, Librarian(0.0%)1.013%Main0.13
cedhLady Octopus, Inspired Inventor(0.1%)1.012%Main0.12
cedhKodama of the East Tree / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.010%Main0.10
cedhFlubs, the Fool(0.0%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhToph, the First Metalbender(0.1%)1.09%Main0.09
cedhKrenko, Mob Boss(0.1%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhVraska, Soul of Stone(0.1%)1.08%Main0.08
cedhKaalia of the Vast(0.0%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhEtali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness(0.6%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhFire Lord Azula(0.0%)1.07%Main0.07
cedhBruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk(0.1%)1.06%Main0.06
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Sakashima of a Thousand Faces(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhNarset, Enlightened Master(0.1%)1.05%Main0.05
cedhTerra, Magical Adept // Esper Terra(0.2%)1.04%Main0.04
cedhLumra, Bellow of the Woods(0.3%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhGlarb, Calamity's Augur(0.2%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhWitherbloom, the Balancer(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhTalion, the Kindly Lord(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhTasigur, the Golden Fang(0.1%)1.03%Main0.03
cedhJace, Multiverse Architect(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhThe Wise Mothman(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhMaralen, Fae Ascendant(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhSelvala, Heart of the Wilds(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhAshling, the Limitless(0.1%)1.02%Main0.02
cedhHapatra, Vizier of Poisons(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhEdgar Markov(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhThe Gitrog Monster(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhPantlaza, Sun-Favored(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhMs. Bumbleflower(0.0%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhZur the Enchanter(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhYuriko, the Tiger's Shadow(0.2%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhAuntie Ool, Cursewretch(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhTana, the Bloodsower / Tymna the Weaver(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhKrark, the Thumbless / Thrasios, Triton Hero(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhNiv-Mizzet, Parun(0.1%)1.01%Main0.01
cedhHashaton, Scarab's Fist(0.2%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhBrigid, Clachan's Heart // Brigid, Doun's Mind(0.3%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhY'shtola, Night's Blessed(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhMarneus Calgar(0.3%)1.00%Main0.00
cedhKenrith, the Returned King(0.1%)1.00%Main0.00

Format Guides

  • cEDH tier list & top cards · played in Arcum Dagsson — cEDH deck guide, Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu — cEDH deck guide
  • Premodern top decks · played in Azorius Replenish — Premodern deck guide, Orzhov Control — Premodern deck guide
  • Duel Commander tier list · played in Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers — Duel Commander deck guide, Ironheart, Clever Champion — Duel Commander deck guide

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