Statute of Denial (79)
M15 · Magic 2015 · common
| Mana cost |   |
|---|---|
| Mana value | 4.0 |
| Type | Instant |
| Rarity | common |
| Colors | U |
| EDHREC rank | 24487 |
Counter target spell. If you control a blue creature, draw a card, then discard a card.
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Latest prices
| Provider | Type | Normal | Foil | Etched | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | retail | $0.10 | $0.37 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| manapool | retail | $0.15 | $0.15 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardmarket | retail | $0.10 | $0.20 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardkingdom | retail | $0.35 | $0.49 | — | 2026-09-27 |
| cardhoarder | retail | $0.04 | — | — | 2026-09-27 |
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Legality
| Format | Status |
|---|---|
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Duel | Legal |
Rulings
- 2014-07-18: Whether you control a blue creature is checked only when Statute of Denial resolves. If you do, drawing and discarding a card is mandatory. You can’t choose to not do it.
Other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese Simplified | 拒绝令 |
| Chinese Traditional | 拒絕令 |
| French | Déni statutaire |
| German | Statut der Ablehnung |
| Italian | Statuto di Diniego |
| Japanese | 否定の法典 |
| Korean | 부정 법규 |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | Estatuto da Negação |
| Russian | Закон об Отклонении |
| Spanish | Decreto de negación |