Compelling Deterrence
Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed 42 • uncommon
- Set
- Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed
- Collector number
- 42
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Seb McKinnon
- Market price
- $0.04
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 Magic: The Gathering product Duel Decks: Blessed vs. Cursed. The card was designed to function within the set’s specific mechanical theme, which highlights the interaction between Humans—represented as the 'Blessed'—and various undead creatures like Zombies and Spirits, which comprise the 'Cursed' deck. The set was created to provide a pre-constructed, balanced play experience that captured the thematic tension between these two fantasy archetypes.
The card features artwork by Johannes Voss, whose contribution captures the eerie, ethereal atmosphere of the Innistrad plane. In the context of the game, the card serves as a bounce spell that provides an additional benefit if the target is a Zombie, reinforcing the synergy-based gameplay that Duel Decks were known for. Upon release, it was appreciated by players for its flavorful connection to the set’s mechanics and its role in reinforcing the tribal identity of the Cursed deck.
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