# 2026 Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Drop #8500

> The 2026 Secret Lair Drop features the rare foil version of Stubborn Denial (Card #8500), an Instant with a mana cost of {U}.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2026
- **Brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set**: Secret Lair Drop
- **Card Number**: 8500
- **Featured**: Stubborn Denial
- **Game**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Rarity**: Rare
- **Mana cost**: {U}
- **Type**: Instant
- **Color**: U
- **Language**: English
- **Material**: Card Stock
- **Finish**: Foil

## Description

This Magic: The Gathering product is Stubborn Denial, a rare Instant card from the 2026 Secret Lair Drop. Identified by card number 8500 and set code SLD, this foil release carries a mana cost of {U} and a mana value of 1. The card's design is credited to artist Sam McKenzie. Collectors seeking this treatment will find it includes the printed keyword Ferocious, which applies when you control a creature with power 4 or greater.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Stubborn Denial?

The mana cost for Stubborn Denial is {U}, representing one blue mana. Its mana value is 1, and it belongs to the blue color identity.

### Who is the artist for the Secret Lair Drop version of Stubborn Denial?

Sam McKenzie is the artist credited with the illustration for Stubborn Denial in the 2026 Secret Lair Drop.

### What is the card number for Stubborn Denial in the Secret Lair Drop?

Stubborn Denial is listed as card number 8500 in the 2026 Secret Lair Drop set.

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Editorial content updated: 2026-10-28.

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