Arcane Denial
Aetherdrift Commander 70 • common
- Set
- Aetherdrift Commander
- Collector number
- 70
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Xi Zhang
- Market price
- $1.88
What it does
Counter target spell. Its controller may draw up to two cards at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
You draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Arcane Denial was originally printed in the 1996 Alliances expansion for Magic: The Gathering. It was designed as a unique counterspell that trade-offs the absolute negation of a threat for a replacement effect, forcing the controller to draw cards to offset the loss. This 'group hug' style of interaction became a staple of the blue color identity, valued for its political utility in multiplayer formats where negotiation is as important as strategy.
The version from the Aetherdrift Commander set utilizes the game's established visual language for high-utility control spells. Within the context of Commander, Arcane Denial remains a hallmark of the format's design philosophy, prioritizing card advantage and reactive play. It has long been favored by players looking to mitigate their opponents' frustration while maintaining a presence on the board, cementing its place as an iconic piece of utility in modern deck building.
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