Compelling Deterrence
Magic: The Gathering | Shadows over Innistrad - Singles
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| Rarity | U |
| Number | 52 |
| Printed in | Magic: The Gathering | Shadows over Innistrad |
| Other Versions | |
| Available | 75 items |
| From | $0.06 |
| Type | Instant |
| Seller | Condition | Card price | Stock | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NM | $0.06 | 30 | ||
NM | $0.29 | 2 | ||
NM | $0.37 | 4 | ||
NM | $0.50 | 12 | ||
NMFoil | $0.99 | 1 | ||
NM | $0.26 | 23 | Unavailable | |
NM | $0.41 | 3 | Unavailable |
About Compelling Deterrence
Compelling Deterrence from Shadows over Innistrad is currently available from around $0.05. This panel brings together mana value, rules text, format signals, and set details in one place.
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BlueCard Text
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card if you control a Zombie.
Flavor Text
"So much for neighborly hospitality!"
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Compelling Deterrence worth?
Compelling Deterrence is currently shown on Card Synced from about $0.05 for Shadows over Innistrad. This is a live floor on active listings. For MTG singles, foil status and rarity generally have the biggest impact on spread.
Compelling Deterrence has 2 other tracked printings in other sets or variants, so you can compare across editions before buying.
Is Compelling Deterrence legal in Commander?
Compelling Deterrence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, legal in Pioneer.
Is Compelling Deterrence legal in Modern, Pioneer, or Vintage?
This card can differ across formats. Card Synced shows a live legality snapshot from Oracle and updates it as rulings change. Use the legality table above to confirm full format details before buying.
Is Compelling Deterrence on the Reserved List?
No. Compelling Deterrence is not on the Reserved List. That can affect long-term scarcity and collector demand.
What is Compelling Deterrence in-game text?
In game, Compelling Deterrence is a Instant with text that starts: "Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card if you control a Zombie.".
How popular is Compelling Deterrence in Commander decks?
Compelling Deterrence ranks #16,867 on EDHREC for Commander inclusion, which is a proxy for market demand and practical deck usage.
Other Printings of Compelling Deterrence
This card has been printed in 2 other sets. Compare prices across different editions.
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Searchers looking for Compelling Deterrence legality or value usually care about the same things: current format status, available printings, and whether the card is seeing fresh demand from Commander, Modern, or Pioneer players. This page keeps those signals together.