Defender, the Magical Knight
Effect Monster
Defender, the Magical Knight is a Effect Monster (LIGHT/Spellcaster, Level 4) with 1600 ATK / 2000 DEF. First printed in Spellcaster's Command Structure Deck (2009).
- Type
- Effect Monster
- Attribute
- LIGHT
- Monster type
- Spellcaster
- Level
- 4
- ATK / DEF
- 1600 / 2000
- Banlist
- Unlimited in the TCG, OCG, and Master Duel
- TCG release
- 2009-03-31
- Printings
- 5
Card text
If this card is Normal Summoned: Place 1 Spell Counter on it (max. 1). Once per turn, if a Spellcaster monster(s) on the field would be destroyed, you can remove 1 Spell Counter from your field for each of those monsters instead.
Approximate value
≈$0.49
YGOPRODeck recorded a lowest available USD card-level price hint of ~$0.49 on Sep 25, 2026 (historical, not a printing-specific quote). It varies with printing, condition, edition, rarity, and grading. Check current listings before buying or selling.
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Printings & rarities
| Set | Set code | Rarity | Release | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spellcaster's Command Structure Deck | SDSC-EN003 | Common | 2009-03-31 | $1.32 |
| Duelist League 14 participation cards | DL14-EN006 | Rare | 2012-06-01 | $9.38 |
| Battle Pack 3: Monster League | BP03-EN054 | Common | 2014-07-31 | $0.49 |
| Battle Pack 3: Monster League | BP03-EN054 | Shatterfoil Rare | 2014-07-31 | $0.49 |
| Structure Deck: Order of the Spellcasters | SR08-EN007 | Common | 2019-04-19 | $0.49 |
*Approximate, from recent marketplace listings, not market values.
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Defender, the Magical Knight in other languages
| Japanese | 魔導騎士 ディフェンダー |
| Korean | 마법 기사 디펜더 |
| German | Verteidiger, der magische Ritter |
| French | Bouclier Divin, le Chevalier Magique |
| Italian | Difensore, il Cavaliere Magico |
| Spanish | Defensor, el Caballero Mágico |
| Portuguese | Defensor, o Cavaleiro Mágico |