Quick Answer

Hold the Line is a rare Instant from CHK (CHK) costing {1}{W}{W}. Current price: $0.43 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hold the Line MTG card

Hold the Line

Instant

Card Text

Blocking creatures get +7/+7 until end of turn.

"Forgive me, Master Kami, but in the interest of my people I must halt your advance."

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 CHK CHK 🎨 Ron Spears

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.43
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TCGPlayer
$1.62
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.69
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$5.99
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Cardmarket
€0.27
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€1.51
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hold the Line? Basics

Hold the Line is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Blocking creatures get +7/+7 until end of turn."

How much mana does Hold the Line cost to cast? Basics

Hold the Line has a mana cost of {1}{W}{W}, which equals 3.0 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.

Hold the Line's mana cost of {1}{W}{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.

Hold the Line has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Hold the Line's current oracle text is: "Blocking creatures get +7/+7 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Hold the Line? Pricing

The current market price for Hold the Line is approximately $0.43 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.62 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.27 EUR.

Where can I buy Hold the Line? Pricing

You can purchase Hold the Line 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.

Hold the Line normal: $0.43 | foil: $1.62

Is Hold the Line legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hold the Line in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hold the Line legal in Modern? Legality

Hold the Line is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hold the Line legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hold the Line is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Hold the Line legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hold the Line in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hold the Line legal in Legacy? Legality

Hold the Line is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hold the Line legal in Vintage? Legality

Hold the Line is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Hold the Line legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hold the Line 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 Hold the Line from? Details

This printing of Hold the Line is from CHK (CHK), with collector number 13.

Hold the Line may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hold the Line's rarity? Details

Hold the Line is a rare card in CHK.

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

Who illustrated Hold the Line? Details

Hold the Line was illustrated by Ron Spears.

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

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