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Stubborn Denial Khans of Tarkir MTG card
KTK #56 · Art by James Ryman
KTK set symbol, UncommonKhans of Tarkir#56Uncommon

Stubborn Denial

InstantFerocious
TCGplayer market · KTK #56 nonfoil
$3.75 −4.3% −$0.17, 7 days
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30 days
−19.2%
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#1,537 Down 2 in 30 days
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Stubborn Denial Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.75, down 4.3% over 7 days, down 19.2% over 30 days, down 20.4% over 90 days.

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Stubborn Denial Printings & Prices

Stubborn Denial has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.

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Stubborn Denial Rules Text & Legality

Stubborn Denial

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.

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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.

  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, UncommonKhans of TarkirKTK #56
  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, UncommonKhans of Tarkir · foilKTK #56

Stubborn Denial in Commander

Stubborn Denial is the #1,537 most-played card on EDHREC, down 2 places over the last 30 days.

#1,537 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 2 in 30 days

Stubborn Denial FAQ

How much is Stubborn Denial worth?

Stubborn Denial is worth about $3.75 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Stubborn Denial cheap?

Stubborn Denial trades at about $3.75; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Stubborn Denial?

Cards that fill a similar role include Spell Pierce, Miscast, Flusterstorm.