Force of Negation
Modern Horizons 52 • rare
- Set
- Modern Horizons
- Collector number
- 52
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Paul Scott Canavan
- Market price
- $52.56
What it does
If it's not your turn, you may exile a blue card from your hand rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Counter target noncreature spell. If that spell is countered this way, exile it instead of putting it into its owner's graveyard.
"Try, if you must."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Force of Negation was released in 2019 as part of the Modern Horizons set, a collection specifically designed for the Magic: The Gathering Modern format. Its creation was intended to provide a powerful defensive tool for interactive decks, intentionally echoing the design philosophy of the iconic Force of Will from the Alliances set. By allowing players to cast the spell for free by exiling a blue card from their hand, it established itself as a critical pillar in competitive play.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Paul Scott Canavan, who sought to capture the ethereal, disruptive essence of negating a powerful spell. His design leans into a mystical, high-fantasy aesthetic that emphasizes the tension of the card's effect. Upon release, it was immediately lauded by the competitive community for its versatility and balance, quickly becoming one of the most sought-after cards in the Modern format due to its utility as both a defensive countermeasure and a late-game play.
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