Compelling Deterrence (DDQ #42)
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Compelling Deterrence is a uncommon printing from Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed (DDQ #42), a Instant. Illustrated by Seb McKinnon.
Card text
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!"
Details
| Mana cost | {1}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed (DDQ) |
| Collector number | 42 |
| Artist | Seb McKinnon |
| Released | 2016-02-26 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.04 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Not legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- January 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.
- January 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.
- January 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.
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