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Compelling Deterrence Shadows over Innistrad MTG card
SOI #52 · Art by Seb McKinnon
SOI set symbol, UncommonShadows over Innistrad#52Uncommon

Compelling Deterrence

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TCGplayer market · SOI #52 nonfoil
$0.07 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+40.0%
EDHREC rank
#17,234 Down 52 in 30 days
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Compelling Deterrence Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.07, flat over 7 days, up 40.0% over 30 days, up 40.0% over 90 days.

Compelling Deterrence Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Compelling Deterrence

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Compelling Deterrence in Sealed Products

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Compelling Deterrence Printings & Prices

Compelling Deterrence has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

SOI set symbol, UncommonSOI #52
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DDQ set symbol, UncommonDDQ #42
INR set symbol, UncommonINR #57

Sell Compelling Deterrence: Buylist Offers

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Card KingdomSOI #52Foil
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Card KingdomDDQ #42Nonfoil
Card KingdomSOI #52Nonfoil

Compelling Deterrence Rules Text & Legality

Compelling Deterrence

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.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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Compelling Deterrence Rulings

  • 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

Compelling Deterrence has been reprinted 5 times. The Innistrad Remastered reprint cut the price 88% in 30 days.

  • Feb 26, 2016DDQ set symbol, UncommonDuel Decks: Blessed vs. CursedDDQ #42
  • Apr 8, 2016SOI set symbol, UncommonShadows over InnistradSOI #52
  • Apr 8, 2016SOI set symbol, UncommonShadows over Innistrad · foilSOI #52
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad RemasteredINR #57
  • Jan 24, 2025INR set symbol, UncommonInnistrad Remastered · foilINR #57

Compelling Deterrence in Commander

Compelling Deterrence is the #17,234 most-played card on EDHREC, down 52 places over the last 30 days.

#17,234 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 52 in 30 days

Compelling Deterrence FAQ

How much is Compelling Deterrence worth?

Compelling Deterrence is worth about $0.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 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 $0.07; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,234 on EDHREC).