Stubborn Denial
Stubborn Denial Price Summary
As of Aug 1, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Stubborn Denial is $4.71 (KTK #56), and the most expensive is $22.17 (KTK #56, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.71, up 29.4% over 7 days, up 40.2% over 30 days, up 5.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.43 (2026).
Stubborn Denial Printings & Prices
Stubborn Denial has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Stubborn Denial: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $19.00 cash for KTK #56 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | KTK #56 | Foil | $19.00 | $37.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | KTK #56 | Foil | $10.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | KTK #56 | Nonfoil | $1.20 | $5.99 | 80% |
Stubborn Denial Rules Text & Legality
Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {1}.
Ferocious — If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, counter that spell instead.
Stubborn Denial is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Stubborn Denial Rulings
- Sep 20, 2014 Ferocious abilities of instants and sorceries that don’t use the word “instead” will provide an additional effect if you control a creature with power 4 or greater as they resolve.
- Sep 20, 2014 Some ferocious abilities that appear on instants and sorceries use the word “instead.” These spells have an upgraded effect if you control a creature with power 4 or greater as they resolve. For these, you only get the upgraded effect, not both effects.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Stubborn Denial has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTK #56 | 2014-09-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
| KTK #56 | 2014-09-26 | Uncommon | Standard |
KTK #56 Stubborn Denial in Commander
Stubborn Denial is the #1,529 most-played card on EDHREC, up 6 places over the last 30 days.
Stubborn Denial FAQ
How much is Stubborn Denial worth?
Stubborn Denial is worth about $4.71 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 1, 2026. Prices range from $4.71 to $22.17 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Stubborn Denial legal in Commander?
Yes — Stubborn Denial is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Stubborn Denial been reprinted?
Yes — Stubborn Denial has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Stubborn Denial cheap?
Stubborn Denial trades at about $4.71 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.