Compelling Deterrence
Innistrad Remastered 57 • uncommon
- Set
- Innistrad Remastered
- Collector number
- 57
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
- Market price
- $0.15
What it does
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!"
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Compelling Deterrence was originally released as part of the Shadows over Innistrad set in 2016, designed to capture the gothic horror atmosphere of the plane of Innistrad. The card functions as an instant that utilizes the set's signature 'investigate' mechanic, allowing players to create Clue tokens as they disrupt their opponent's board. It reflects the setting's core identity of survival against overwhelming supernatural forces, using the language of blue mana to reflect psychological and physical warding.
The artwork for this specific printing was illustrated by Seb McKinnon, an artist noted for his evocative, surreal, and often melancholic style within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. McKinnon’s design for the piece emphasizes the eerie, ethereal nature of Innistrad’s spirits, moving away from traditional high fantasy tropes toward a more haunting, artistic interpretation that became a hallmark of his tenure with the game. This iteration was curated for Innistrad Remastered to celebrate the aesthetic legacy of the original block.
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