Arcane Denial
Secret Lair Drop 1545 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1545
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Graham Yarrington
- Market price
- $16.44
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.
"Spell request not approved. Try again later."
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 introduced in the 1996 Alliances expansion for Magic: The Gathering, quickly becoming a staple counterspell for Commander players due to its unique drawback of granting the opponent two cards. The Secret Lair Drop version, numbered 1545, was released as part of the 'Artist Series: Nils Hamm' collection, celebrating the German illustrator's distinct, ethereal approach to the game's fantasy landscapes.
Nils Hamm is known for his soft, painterly aesthetic that emphasizes atmosphere and organic shapes rather than sharp digital precision. For this specific reprint, Hamm applied his signature style to depict the essence of counter-magic as a fluid, mystical interaction. The card was received warmly by collectors and players alike, praised for offering a visually tranquil alternative to the original stark, utilitarian artwork while maintaining the functional integrity of the card.
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