Decisive Denial

Description

Decisive Denial, identified as Card Number 90172 in the 2021 Magic Online Promos set, presents a strategic choice for players managing the board state in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This Instant card requires a mana cost of {G}{U}, placing it at a mana value of two within the game's resource system. The card’s design allows the caster to select one of two distinct outcomes depending on the immediate tactical need. The first option involves combat dynamics, allowing a target creature you control to fight a target creature you do not control. In this interaction, each creature deals damage equal to its power to the other, potentially removing an opponent's threat or trading favorably. The second option serves as a disruption tool, enabling the player to counter a target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {3}. This defensive capability provides a versatile response to spells that cannot be countered by traditional means, adding depth to the card's utility. Created by artist Lorenzo Mastroianni, this card is categorized as Uncommon rarity. Its inclusion in the Magic Online Promos set highlights its role in special digital events and promotional distributions. The card’s flavor text, "I've heard enough," underscores its decisive nature, reflecting the abrupt resolution it brings to conflicts on the battlefield. Collectors and players alike appreciate this card for its dual functionality, which supports both aggressive strategies and defensive control playstyles. The combination of combat and counter abilities in a single card makes it a notable entry in the Magic Online Promos catalog, appealing to those who value adaptability in their deck construction.