Compelling Deterrence
Mana cost
Mana value2TypeInstant
Color identity Blue
RarityUncommon
SetInnistrad Remastered (INR)
ArtistSeb McKinnon
Price€0.19 · foil €0.21 · $0.24
Mana value2TypeInstant
Color identity Blue
RarityUncommon
SetInnistrad Remastered (INR)
ArtistSeb McKinnon
Price€0.19 · foil €0.21 · $0.24Compelling Deterrence
Instant
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card if you control a Zombie.
"So much for neighborly hospitality!"
Legality
CommanderLegalStandardNot legalPioneerLegalModernLegalLegacyLegalVintageLegalPauperNot legalBrawlLegalOathbreakerLegalHistoricLegalTimelessLegalPenny DreadfulNot legal
Rulings
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The card returned to its owner’s hand may be the card they discard. If it’s the only card in that player’s hand, it must be discarded if you control a Zombie.
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If the target nonland permanent is an illegal target as Compelling Deterrence tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will discard a card.
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Compelling Deterrence checks to see if you control a Zombie after the target nonland permanent is returned to its owner’s hand. For example, if you target the only Zombie you control with Compelling Deterrence, you won’t discard a card.
