Decisive Denial
Breaking News 42 • uncommon
- Set
- Breaking News
- Collector number
- 42
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- green mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Mark A. Nelson
- Market price
- $0.30
What it does
Choose one —
• Target creature you control fights target creature you don't control. (Each deals damage equal to its power to the other.)
• Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays 3 generic mana.
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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
Decisive Denial was released in the Breaking News set, a thematic collection drawing heavily on investigative journalism and tabloid aesthetics. The card was designed to capture the high-stakes atmosphere of a press briefing, utilizing stark, high-contrast imagery to evoke the urgency of a headline story. Its mechanics reflect a central theme of the set, focusing on reactive gameplay that mirrors the act of shutting down a rumor or stalling an inquiry.
The artistic direction for the Breaking News set was led by a team aiming for a distinct 'noir-meets-modern-media' visual identity. Decisive Denial was illustrated with a focus on sharp lines and muted, monochrome tones to emphasize the somber nature of its effect. Upon its release, the card was noted by players for its thematic consistency, blending narrative flavor with a functional design that has remained a staple for those navigating the complexities of the set's meta-game.
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About Decisive Denial
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