Arcane Denial
Secret Lair Drop 2489 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 2489
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Lee Woo-chul
- Market price
- $7.01
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.
"This Netherese blight . . . is balled up inside my chest. And it needs to be fed."
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 first appeared in the Alliances set in 1996 as a counterspell that uniquely provides the opponent with card advantage, balancing its low mana cost. The Secret Lair Drop version, numbered 2489, is part of a specialized series of limited-edition prints released by Wizards of the Coast, which often feature distinct, unconventional artistic styles that deviate from the standard aesthetic of the core trading card game.
The art for this specific printing was created by artist Livia Prima, who utilized a stylistic approach known for its vibrant, painterly quality. This rendition of the spell was produced for the 'Artist Series' line, where creators are given creative license to interpret established cards through their personal visual language. Upon release, it was well-received by players and collectors who prioritize unique card aesthetics and the high-quality finish typical of the Secret Lair premium product line.
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