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Compelling Deterrence
DDQ · Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed #42 · Uncommon · released 2016-02-26
{1}{U}
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!"
Compelling Deterrence is an uncommon blue instant from Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed (2016). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2016 to 2025. Recent market prices range from $0.04 to $0.31 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.04
Format legality
Where you can play Compelling Deterrence in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.04 to $0.31 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed at $0.04.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed This page | 42 | Uncommon | $0.04 | — |
| Shadows over Innistrad | 52 | Uncommon | $0.07 | $0.31 |
| Shadows over Innistrad Remastered | 55 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Innistrad Remastered | 57 | Uncommon | $0.25 | $0.23 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2025-01-24The 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.
- 2025-01-24If 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.
- 2025-01-24Compelling 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Compelling Deterrence legal in Commander?
Yes — Compelling Deterrence is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Compelling Deterrence legal in?
Compelling Deterrence is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Compelling Deterrence been printed?
Compelling Deterrence has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2016 to 2025.
What is the cheapest printing of Compelling Deterrence?
The cheapest printing is Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed (#42) at about $0.04.
Who illustrated Compelling Deterrence?
This printing of Compelling Deterrence was illustrated by Seb McKinnon.