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Stubborn Denial — Rulings, Legalities & Similar Cards | MTGAssist

Stubborn Denial

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Stubborn Denial

{U}

Instantuncommon

Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {1} .

Ferocious — If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, counter that spell instead.

The Temur have no patience for subtlety.

Illustrated by James Ryman · Khans of Tarkir · #56

Rulings for Stubborn Denial

2

2014-09-20
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.

2014-09-20
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.

Format Legality

11

Duellegal

Brawllegal

Pennynot legal

Predhnot legal

Cards Similar to Stubborn Denial

Future

not legal

Legacylegal

Modernlegal

Paupernot legal

Alchemynot legal

Pioneerlegal

Vintagelegal

Historiclegal

Standardnot legal

Timelesslegal

Commanderlegal

Gladiatorlegal

Old Schoolnot legal

Premodernnot legal

Oathbreakerlegal

Standard Brawlnot legal

Pauper Commandernot legal

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