What is the mana cost of Compelling Deterrence?

The mana cost for Compelling Deterrence is {1}{U}, requiring one generic mana and one blue mana to cast. This results in a total mana value of 2.

What set is Compelling Deterrence from?

Compelling Deterrence is from the Shadows Over Innistrad set, released in 2016. It carries the set code SOI and is card number 52 in the expansion.

What does the Compelling Deterrence card do?

This instant card returns a target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. If you control a Zombie, the opponent also discards a card as part of the effect.

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The Compelling Deterrence card from the 2016 Shadows Over Innistrad expansion. This blue instant offers strategic board control for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts.

Compelling Deterrence

2016 • Magic: The Gathering • Shadows over Innistrad

2016 Magic: The Gathering Shadows over Innistrad

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Identified by card number 52, this piece is part of the Standard-legal print run and carries an uncommon rarity status. The card features a mana cost of {1}{U} and serves as a tactical tool for players seeking to manipulate the board state. Its ability allows the caster to return a target nonland permanent to its owner's hand, with an additional effect that forces a discard if the caster controls a Zombie. This dual-layered interaction makes it a compelling choice for decks leveraging the Zombie archetype. Collectors of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game value this card for its functional design and thematic integration within the Innistrad setting. The artist Seb McKinnon provided the visual identity for this release, contributing to the set's cohesive aesthetic. Whether you are building a competitive deck or assembling a comprehensive collection, this card represents a key piece of the Shadows Over Innistrad catalog.

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2016

Brand

Magic: The Gathering

Series

Shadows over Innistrad

Card Number

#52

Featured Subject

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Featured

Compelling Deterrence

Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Seb McKinnon

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{1}{U}

Type

Instant

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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!"