Decisive Denial
Decisive Denial Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Decisive Denial is $0.25 (STX #177), and the most expensive is $0.98 (STX #382, Inverted, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.28, up 12.0% over 7 days, up 27.3% over 30 days, up 86.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.28 (2026).
Decisive Denial Printings & Prices
Decisive Denial has 4 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase and inverted treatments.
Sell Decisive Denial: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.45 cash for STX #382 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 70% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | STX #382 | Foil | $0.45 | $1.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | OTP #42 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | STX #177 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | STX #382 | Nonfoil | $0.07 | $0.69 | 90% |
| CoolStuffInc | SOC #304 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
| starcitygames | OTP #42 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOC #304 | Nonfoil | $0.02 | $0.35 | 94% |
| starcitygames | STX #177 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | STX #177 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | OTP #42 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Decisive Denial Rules Text & Legality
Choose one —
• Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
• Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {3}.
Decisive Denial is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Decisive Denial has been reprinted 8 times. The Breaking News reprint cut the price 70% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #304 | 2026-04-24 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.94 | $0.80 | $0.30 | $0.22 |
| SOC #304 | 2026-04-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| OTP #42 | 2024-04-19 | Uncommon | Showcase | $0.47 | $0.07 | $0.14 | $0.05 |
| OTP #42 | 2024-04-19 | Uncommon | Showcase | $0.20 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.08 |
| STX #177 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| STX #177 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| STX #382 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| STX #382 | 2021-04-23 | Uncommon | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
SOC #304 
OTP #42 
STX #177 Decisive Denial in Commander
Decisive Denial is the #3,286 most-played card on EDHREC, up 30 places over the last 30 days.
Decisive Denial FAQ
How much is Decisive Denial worth?
Decisive Denial is worth about $0.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.25 to $0.98 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Decisive Denial legal in Commander?
Yes — Decisive Denial is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Decisive Denial been reprinted?
Yes — Decisive Denial has been reprinted 8 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Decisive Denial cheap?
Decisive Denial trades at about $0.28 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful.