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Defender of the Queue is a rare Creature — Centaur Soldier from MB2 (MB2) costing {3}{W}. Current price: $0.26 USD.

Defender of the Queue MTG card

Defender of the Queue

Creature — Centaur Soldier

Card Text

Positioning (As this creature enters, lock your creatures in order from left to right for as long as you control a creature with positioning. Each time a creature enters or comes under your control, position it to the left or right of another creature you control.) Adjacent creatures to the left and right of Defender of the Queue get +1/+1 and have vigilance.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 MB2 MB2 🎨 Marika Lord

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Defender of the Queue? Basics

Defender of the Queue is a Creature — Centaur Soldier card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Positioning (As this creature enters, lock your creatures in order from left to right for as long as you control a creature with positioning. Each time a creature enters or comes under your control, position it to the left or right of another creature you control.) Adjacent creatures to the left and right of Defender of the Queue get +1/+1 and have vigilance."

How much mana does Defender of the Queue cost to cast? Basics

Defender of the Queue has a mana cost of {3}{W}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Defender of the Queue's mana cost of {3}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Defender of the Queue has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Defender of the Queue's current oracle text is: "Positioning (As this creature enters, lock your creatures in order from left to right for as long as you control a creature with positioning. Each time a creature enters or comes under your control, position it to the left or right of another creature you control.) Adjacent creatures to the left and right of Defender of the Queue get +1/+1 and have vigilance."

What is the current price of Defender of the Queue? Pricing

The current market price for Defender of the Queue is approximately $0.26 USD on TCGPlayer.

Where can I buy Defender of the Queue? Pricing

You can purchase Defender of the Queue from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Defender of the Queue legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Defender of the Queue in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Defender of the Queue legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Defender of the Queue in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Defender of the Queue legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Defender of the Queue in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Defender of the Queue legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Defender of the Queue in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Defender of the Queue legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Defender of the Queue in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Defender of the Queue legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Defender of the Queue in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Defender of the Queue legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Defender of the Queue in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Defender of the Queue from? Details

This printing of Defender of the Queue is from MB2 (MB2), with collector number 512.

Defender of the Queue may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Defender of the Queue's rarity? Details

Defender of the Queue is a rare card in MB2.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Defender of the Queue? Details

Defender of the Queue was illustrated by Marika Lord.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Defender of the Queue's power and toughness? Details

Defender of the Queue is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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