Compelling Deterrence (52)

SOI · Shadows over Innistrad · uncommon

Compelling Deterrence

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!"

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Provider	Type	Normal	Foil	Etched	Date
tcgplayer	retail	$0.09	$0.31	—	2026-09-27
manapool	retail	$0.15	$0.15	—	2026-09-27
cardmarket	retail	$0.06	$0.33	—	2026-09-27
cardkingdom	retail	$0.35	$0.49	—	2026-09-27
cardkingdom	buylist	—	$0.10	—	2026-09-27
cardhoarder	retail	$0.03	—	—	2026-09-27

2025-01-24: 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.
2025-01-24: 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.
2025-01-24: 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.