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Compelling Deterrence
INSTANT Uncommon
Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed EDHREC #17,113
$0.04
+33.3%
7 days
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Compelling Deterrence price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.04.
Compelling Deterrence Price Summary
Compelling Deterrence's current headline price is $0.04.
Compelling Deterrence Printings & Prices
3 printings
Compelling Deterrence has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Compelling Deterrence: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SOI #52 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INR #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SOI #52 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | INR #57 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | DDQ #42 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | INR #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDQ #42 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | INR #57 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | SOI #52 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOI #52 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Compelling Deterrence Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card if you control a Zombie.
""So much for neighborly hospitality!""
Compelling Deterrence is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Compelling Deterrence Rulings
3 most recent
- Jan 24, 2025 Compelling Deterrence checks to see if you control a Zombie after the target nonland permanent is returned to its owner’s hand. For example, if you target the only Zombie you control with Compelling Deterrence, you won’t discard a card.
- Jan 24, 2025 If the target nonland permanent is an illegal target as Compelling Deterrence tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will discard a card.
- Jan 24, 2025 The card returned to its owner’s hand may be the card they discard. If it’s the only card in that player’s hand, it must be discarded if you control a Zombie.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Compelling Deterrence has been reprinted 5 times. The Innistrad Remastered reprint cut the price 88% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INR #57 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| INR #57 | 2025-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SOI #52 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SOI #52 | 2016-04-08 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| DDQ #42 | 2016-02-26 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
INR #57 
SOI #52 Compelling Deterrence in Commander
Compelling Deterrence is the #17,113 most-played card on EDHREC, down 246 places over the last 30 days.
Compelling Deterrence FAQ
How much is Compelling Deterrence worth?
Compelling Deterrence is worth about $0.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Compelling Deterrence legal in Commander?
Yes — Compelling Deterrence is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Compelling Deterrence been reprinted?
Yes — Compelling Deterrence has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Compelling Deterrence cheap?
Compelling Deterrence trades at about $0.04 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,113 on EDHREC).