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Compelling Deterrence — Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed #42

Compelling Deterrence is an uncommon Instant from Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed (2016), collector number 42, illustrated by Seb McKinnon.

Compelling Deterrence — Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed Magic: The Gathering card
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Compelling Deterrence price

Cardmarket (EU) · trend
€0.13
Foil —
TCGplayer (US) · market
$0.04
Foil —

Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.

Card details

Set
Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed
Number
42
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana cost
{1}{U}
Colour
Blue
Illustrator
Seb McKinnon
Released
26 February 2016

What Compelling Deterrence does

Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card if you control a Zombie.

Format legality

Standard: not legal Pioneer: legal Modern: legal Legacy: legal Vintage: legal Commander: legal Pauper: not legal

Other printings of Compelling Deterrence

Other printings
No.CardSetRarityPrice
57Compelling Deterrence — Innistrad Remastered Magic cardInnistrad Remastered 2025Uncommon€0.17
52Compelling Deterrence — Shadows over Innistrad Magic cardShadows over Innistrad 2016Uncommon€0.08

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Questions people ask

How much is Compelling Deterrence from Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed worth?

About €0.13 for a near-mint non-foil copy. Check UK eBay sold listings for what copies really sell for here.

How many printings of Compelling Deterrence are there?

3 English paper printings, from Shadows over Innistrad to Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed. The cheapest right now is the Shadows over Innistrad printing.

Is Compelling Deterrence legal in Commander?

Yes, it is legal in Commander.

Who illustrated Compelling Deterrence (Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed)?

Seb McKinnon.

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