MagicShadows over Innistrad
Compelling Deterrence — Shadows over Innistrad #52
Compelling Deterrence is an uncommon Instant from Shadows over Innistrad (2016), collector number 52, illustrated by Seb McKinnon.
Compelling Deterrence price
Prices from Scryfall, updated daily, for near-mint copies. Indicative only — UK sold prices on eBay are often the best guide.
Card details
- Number
- 52
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- {1}{U}
- Colour
- Blue
- Illustrator
- Seb McKinnon
- Released
- 8 April 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
Other printings of Compelling Deterrence
| No. | Card | Set | Rarity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 |  Compelling Deterrence Instant | Innistrad Remastered 2025 | Uncommon | €0.17 |
| 42 |  Compelling Deterrence Instant | Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed 2016 | Uncommon | €0.13 |
All 3 Compelling Deterrence printings compared →
Questions people ask
How much is Compelling Deterrence from Shadows over Innistrad worth?
About €0.08 for a near-mint non-foil copy, and €0.33 in foil. 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 Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed to Shadows over Innistrad. 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 (Shadows over Innistrad)?
Seb McKinnon.
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