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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.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #22a
Arcane Denial
all·#22a·common·nonfoil
Illus. Richard Kane Ferguson
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Jun 1996
30 yr ago
Value
$3.24$0 (-1.8%)
30 days high $3.30 · low $3.24
Volatility · stable
Tracking since · May 5, 2026
USD$3.24EUR€3.05
NM
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #56 · Format staple
Variants
Gameplay
Instant
Counter target spell. Its controller may draw up to two cards at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
You draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawlnot legal
pennynot legal
PreDH
Rulings · 1
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Richard Kane Ferguson
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