Compelling Deterrence
Shadows over Innistrad 52 • uncommon
- Set
- Shadows over Innistrad
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
- Market price
- $0.08
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 released in 2016 as part of the Shadows over Innistrad expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the gothic horror-inspired plane of Innistrad, the card reflects the set's narrative focus on the rising madness and Eldritch corruption overtaking the world's protective wards. Mechanically, the card serves as a thematic piece of blue-aligned bounce magic, reinforcing the set's emphasis on creature-based interaction and the lingering threat of the plane's encroaching horrors.
The artwork was created by Seb McKinnon, a prominent illustrator known for his atmospheric and evocative contributions to the game. McKinnon employed his signature dreamlike style, characterized by haunting silhouettes and moody, muted color palettes, to capture the psychological tension of an unwanted spirit being forcibly removed from a scene. Upon its release, the card was well-regarded for its distinctive aesthetic, with players and collectors praising how McKinnon's visuals effectively conveyed the unsettling atmosphere of the Innistrad setting.
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