Overwhelming Denial
Oath of the Gatewatch 61 • rare
- Set
- Oath of the Gatewatch
- Collector number
- 61
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Jama Jurabaev
- Market price
- $0.16
What it does
Surge blue mana blue mana (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)
This spell can't be countered.
Counter target spell.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Overwhelming Denial was released in early 2016 as part of the Oath of the Gatewatch expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set against the backdrop of the plane of Zendikar, the narrative context follows the combined efforts of the Gatewatch to repel the interdimensional threat of the Eldrazi. The card design serves as a specialized counterspell, utilizing the 'surge' mechanic introduced in this set to reward players for casting multiple spells in a single turn, reflecting the collaborative nature of the heroes defending the plane.
The artwork was commissioned from concept artist and illustrator Jama Jurabaev, known for his work in film production design. Jurabaev focused on capturing the intense, reality-warping essence of the Eldrazi influence, visualizing the moment a spell is fractured and negated. Upon its release, the card was viewed by the community as a situational but potent addition to blue-aligned control decks, particularly those capable of capitalizing on its reduced cost through the surge keyword.
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