wotc
The card returned to its owner’s hand may be the card they discard. If it’s the only card in that player’s hand, it must be discarded if you control a Zombie.
MTG · Card
◇ Catalog #57
Compelling Deterrence
inr·#57·uncommon·foil
Illus. Seb McKinnon
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Jan '25
1 yr ago
Value
$0.11+$0 (+10.0%)
30 days high $0.11 · low $0.10
Volatility · moderate
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Played in EDH
EDHrec rank #16,618 · Fringe play
Variants
Gameplay
Instant
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card if you control a Zombie.
"So much for neighborly hospitality!"
Legalities
tlrlegal
duellegal
brawllegal
pennynot legal
PreDH
Rulings · 3
wotc
Compelling Deterrence checks to see if you control a Zombie after the target nonland permanent is returned to its owner’s hand. For example, if you target the only Zombie you control with Compelling Deterrence, you won’t discard a card.
wotc
If the target nonland permanent is an illegal target as Compelling Deterrence tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will discard a card.
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Magic: The Gathering · ™ & © Wizards of the Coast · Illus. Seb McKinnon
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