Arcane Denial
Mana cost:
Instant
Rules text
When to play this card
Arcane Denial shows up in thousands of Commander and constructed lists as a staple in its role. EDHREC and tournament data confirm it is widely played — not because it is broken, but because it efficiently fills a slot in your curve or interaction package.
In deckbuilding: Instant — cast in response or during combat. Card draw builds advantage in long games. Tune the number of copies to your format (1 in Commander, up to 4 in 60-card). If your deck lacks an answer to what this card does, consider sideboard slots or a same-mana-cost alternative.
- Rarity
- common
- Prices
- $2.10 · €2.14
- Legal in
- legacyvintagecommanderpauper
Rulings
The controller of the countered spell doesn't choose how many cards to draw until the relevant ability resolves. The player may draw 0, 1, or 2 cards. They choose the number before drawing any cards.
2007-09-16
