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Stubborn Denial

{U}

Instant

Khans of Tarkir·ktk #56·Uncommon·2014·Art by James Ryman
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerLegal
VintageLegal
Stubborn Denial
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Oracle Text

Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {1}.

— If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, counter that spell instead.

The Temur have no patience for subtlety.

Print Details

Set
Khans of Tarkir (KTK)
Number
#56
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
James Ryman
Frame
2015
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$3.53
USD Foil
$22.16
EUR
€3.17
EUR Foil
€17.74
MTGO Tix
0.03

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings2

9/20/2014·wotc

Some ferocious abilities that appear on instants and sorceries use the word “instead.” These spells have an upgraded effect if you control a creature with power 4 or greater as they resolve. For these, you only get the upgraded effect, not both effects.

9/20/2014·wotc

Ferocious abilities of instants and sorceries that don’t use the word “instead” will provide an additional effect if you control a creature with power 4 or greater as they resolve.

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