Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Arcane Denial is $1.44 (MSC #147), and the most expensive is $18.44 (SLD #1545★, Borderless, Rainbow Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.26, up 56.9% over 7 days, down 3.0% over 30 days, up 69.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $7.31 (2026).
Arcane Denial Printings & Prices
Arcane Denial has 22 tracked printings across 17 sets, in nonfoil, surge foil, foil, ripple foil and rainbow foil finishes, including borderless and extended art treatments.
Sell Arcane Denial: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $9.75 cash for SLD #1545; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 39% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1545 | Nonfoil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1545 | Nonfoil | $9.75 | $15.99 | 39% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1545★ | Rainbow Foil | $9.00 | $17.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2489 | Foil | $8.00 | $12.99 | 38% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMR #630 | Foil | $8.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #630 | Foil | $6.80 | $16.99 | 60% |
| starcitygames | CMR #630 | Foil | $6.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2489 | Nonfoil | $5.30 | $9.49 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #2489 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #630 | Nonfoil | $4.30 | $8.49 | 49% |
Arcane Denial Rules Text & Legality
Counter target spell. Its controller may draw up to two cards at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
You draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
Arcane Denial is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
Arcane Denial Rulings
- Sep 16, 2007 The controller of the countered spell doesn't choose how many cards to draw until the relevant ability resolves. The player may draw 0, 1, or 2 cards. They choose the number before drawing any cards.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Arcane Denial has been reprinted 26 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 48% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #187 | 2026-04-24 | Common | Standard | $2.89 | $2.87 | $1.50 | $1.58 |
| SOC #187 | 2026-04-24 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DRC #70 | 2025-02-14 | Common | Standard | $1.30 | $1.21 | $1.35 | $1.58 |
| DSC #110 | 2024-09-27 | Common | Standard | $1.68 | $1.36 | $1.55 | $1.81 |
| M3C #176 | 2024-06-14 | Common | Standard | $1.32 | $1.12 | $2.01 | $2.07 |
| M3C #176 | 2024-06-14 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| OTC #89 | 2024-04-19 | Common | Standard | $4.57 | $1.50 | $2.47 | $2.86 |
| WOC #84 | 2023-09-08 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| LTC #184 | 2023-06-23 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #CMA-30 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOC #187 
DRC #70 
DSC #110 
M3C #176 
OTC #89 
WOC #84 
LTC #184 
PLST #CMA-30 Showing the 10 most recent of 26 printings.
Arcane Denial in Commander
Arcane Denial is the #55 most-played card on EDHREC.
Arcane Denial FAQ
How much is Arcane Denial worth?
Arcane Denial is worth about $2.26 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $1.44 to $18.44 across 22 tracked printings.
Is Arcane Denial legal in Commander?
Yes — Arcane Denial is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy and Pauper.
Has Arcane Denial been reprinted?
Yes — Arcane Denial has been reprinted 26 times, with 22 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Arcane Denial cheap?
Arcane Denial trades at about $2.26 — 26 reprints keep supply plentiful.