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Arcane Denial Aetherdrift Commander MTG card
DRC #70 · Art by Xi Zhang
DRC set symbol, CommonAetherdrift Commander#70Common

Arcane Denial

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Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · DRC #70 nonfoil
$2.07 +13.1% +$0.24, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+20.4%
EDHREC rank
#52 No change in 30 days

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Arcane Denial Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.07, up 13.1% over 7 days, up 20.4% over 30 days, up 43.8% over 90 days.

Arcane Denial Price History

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Arcane Denial in Sealed Products

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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.

DRC set symbol, CommonDRC #70
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C13 set symbol, CommonC13 #28
CMR set symbol, CommonCMR #393
WOC set symbol, CommonWOC #84
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #OTC-89
MSC set symbol, CommonMSC #147
OTC set symbol, CommonOTC #89
PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #CMA-30
DSC set symbol, CommonDSC #110
A25 set symbol, CommonA25 #41
SOC set symbol, CommonSOC #187
VOC set symbol, CommonVOC #102
M3C set symbol, CommonM3C #176
ALL set symbol, CommonALL #22b
ALL set symbol, CommonALL #22a
CMA set symbol, CommonCMA #30
LTC set symbol, CommonLTC #184
C16 set symbol, CommonC16 #83
CMR set symbol, CommonCMR #630
Extended Art
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2489
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1545
Borderless
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1545★
Borderless

Sell Arcane Denial: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomSLD #1545★Rainbow Foil
CoolStuffIncSLD #1545Nonfoil
Card KingdomSLD #2489Foil
Card KingdomSLD #1545Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncCMR #630Foil
Card KingdomCMR #630Foil
Card KingdomSLD #2489Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncSLD #2489Foil

Arcane Denial Rules Text & Legality

Arcane Denial

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.

"Your mundane wizardry will not harm the Sorcerer Supreme." —Doctor Strange

Arcane Denial is legal in Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Modern.

  • CommanderLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • Pauper CommanderLegal
  • PreDHLegal
  • PremodernLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • BrawlNot legal
  • Competitive BrawlNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • GladiatorNot legal
  • HistoricNot legal
  • ModernNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PioneerNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
  • TimelessNot legal
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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 25 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 48% in 30 days.

  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #OTC-89
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #CMA-30
  • Jun 23, 2023LTC set symbol, CommonTales of Middle-earth CommanderLTC #184
  • Sep 8, 2023WOC set symbol, CommonWilds of Eldraine CommanderWOC #84
  • Apr 19, 2024OTC set symbol, CommonOutlaws of Thunder Junction CommanderOTC #89
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, CommonModern Horizons 3 Commander · foilM3C #176
  • Jun 14, 2024M3C set symbol, CommonModern Horizons 3 CommanderM3C #176
  • Sep 27, 2024DSC set symbol, CommonDuskmourn: House of Horror CommanderDSC #110
  • Feb 14, 2025DRC set symbol, CommonAetherdrift CommanderDRC #70
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, CommonSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #187

Showing the 10 most recent of 25 printings.

Arcane Denial in Commander

Arcane Denial is the #52 most-played card on EDHREC.

#52 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks No change in 30 days

Arcane Denial FAQ

How much is Arcane Denial worth?

Arcane Denial is worth about $2.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 25 times, with 22 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Arcane Denial cheap?

Arcane Denial trades at about $2.07; 25 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Arcane Denial?

Cards that fill a similar role include Dream Fracture, Remand, Counterspell.

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