{"product_id":"defend-the-rider-aetherdrift-near-mint-foil","title":"Defend the Rider (Aetherdrift) Near Mint Foil","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGuard the Winged Vanguard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDefend the Rider\u003c\/b\u003e from Aetherdrift is a compact green instant built for tight turns and tight plays. As an experienced pilot you will appreciate the choice it offers: lock a key permanent behind hexproof and indestructible until end of turn or mint a 1\/1 colorless Pilot token that boosts mounts and crews as though its power were two greater. This Near Mint Foil copy gives you the full art and a crisp surface for collectors and competitive decks alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe card reads like a tactical toolkit for midrange pilots and tempo builds. Use the protection mode to preserve a creature or artifact under pressure, or opt for the token when you need a chump that scales with your Vehicles and mounts. The flavor line ties into Aetherdrift’s aerial skirmishes and gives context to why you would keep a rider aloft at any cost. Add this foil to a deck or binder and press your advantage on the next draw step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMana Cost\u003c\/b\u003e – {G}\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Type\u003c\/b\u003e – Instant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSubtypes\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCard Text \/ Rules Text (Printed)\u003c\/b\u003e – Choose one — \n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eTarget permanent you control gains hexproof and indestructible until end of turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eCreate a 1\/1 colorless Pilot creature token with \"This token saddles Mounts and crews Vehicles as though its power were 2 greater.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower \/ Toughness\u003c\/b\u003e – N A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Journey’s End Games","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":44740755062940,"sku":"CGS-UOJ4-1P40NPZN","price":2.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/7328\/3467\/files\/1acb53f959daf2ed0a4f5bd457cafa27_ed1a10f8-59b0-4caa-a534-57df447436cc.jpg?v=1738389300","url":"https:\/\/journeysendgames.com\/products\/defend-the-rider-aetherdrift-near-mint-foil","provider":"Journey’s End Games","version":"1.0","type":"link"}