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Hold the Perimeter is a rare Conspiracy from CN2 (CN2). Current price: $0.18 USD.

Hold the Perimeter MTG card

Hold the Perimeter

Conspiracy

Card Text

(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone.) At the beginning of your first upkeep, create a 1/2 white Soldier creature token with defender. At the beginning of each other player's first upkeep, that player creates a 1/1 red Goblin creature token with "This token can't block."

Card Stats

rare CN2 CN2 🎨 Jason A. Engle

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$0.18
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$0.63
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$0.49
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$0.79
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€0.06
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€0.55
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Banned
Duel Banned
Legacy Banned
Oathbreaker Banned
Vintage Banned

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hold the Perimeter? Basics

Hold the Perimeter is a Conspiracy card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone.) At the beginning of your first upkeep, create a 1/2 white Soldier creature token with defender. At the beginning of each other player's first upkeep, that player creates a 1/1 red Goblin creature token with "This token can't block.""

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

Hold the Perimeter has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

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 Perimeter's mana cost of 0 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 Perimeter has a mana value of 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 Perimeter's current oracle text is: "(Start the game with this conspiracy face up in the command zone.) At the beginning of your first upkeep, create a 1/2 white Soldier creature token with defender. At the beginning of each other player's first upkeep, that player creates a 1/1 red Goblin creature token with "This token can't block.""

What is the current price of Hold the Perimeter? Pricing

The current market price for Hold the Perimeter is approximately $0.18 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.63 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.06 EUR.

Where can I buy Hold the Perimeter? Pricing

You can purchase Hold the Perimeter 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 Perimeter normal: $0.18 | foil: $0.63

Is Hold the Perimeter legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Hold the Perimeter legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hold the Perimeter in Modern is not available.

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

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

Hold the Perimeter is Banned 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 Perimeter legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hold the Perimeter 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 Perimeter legal in Legacy? Legality

Hold the Perimeter is Banned in Legacy format.

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

Is Hold the Perimeter legal in Vintage? Legality

Hold the Perimeter is Banned 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 Perimeter legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hold the Perimeter 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 Perimeter from? Details

This printing of Hold the Perimeter is from CN2 (CN2), with collector number 6.

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

What is Hold the Perimeter's rarity? Details

Hold the Perimeter is a rare card in CN2.

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

Who illustrated Hold the Perimeter? Details

Hold the Perimeter was illustrated by Jason A. Engle.

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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