Quick Answer

Statute of Denial is a common Instant from M15 (M15) costing {2}{U}{U}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Statute of Denial MTG card

Statute of Denial

Instant

Card Text

Counter target spell. If you control a blue creature, draw a card, then discard a card.

"Pyrotechnic activity of any sort is strictly prohibited. It is irrelevant that today is a holiday."

Card Stats

common CMC: 4.0 M15 M15 🎨 Zoltan Boros

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
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TCGPlayer
$0.24
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.16
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Statute of Denial? Basics

Statute of Denial is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Counter target spell. If you control a blue creature, draw a card, then discard a card."

How much mana does Statute of Denial cost to cast? Basics

Statute of Denial has a mana cost of {2}{U}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Statute of Denial's mana cost of {2}{U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Statute of Denial has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Statute of Denial's current oracle text is: "Counter target spell. If you control a blue creature, draw a card, then discard a card."

What is the current price of Statute of Denial? Pricing

The current market price for Statute of Denial is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.24 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Statute of Denial? Pricing

You can purchase Statute of Denial from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Statute of Denial normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.24

Is Statute of Denial legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Statute of Denial in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Statute of Denial legal in Modern? Legality

Statute of Denial is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Statute of Denial legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Statute of Denial is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Statute of Denial legal in Pioneer? Legality

Statute of Denial is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Statute of Denial legal in Legacy? Legality

Statute of Denial is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Statute of Denial legal in Vintage? Legality

Statute of Denial is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Statute of Denial legal in Pauper? Legality

Statute of Denial is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Statute of Denial from? Details

This printing of Statute of Denial is from M15 (M15), with collector number 79.

Statute of Denial may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Statute of Denial's rarity? Details

Statute of Denial is a common card in M15.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Statute of Denial? Details

Statute of Denial was illustrated by Zoltan Boros.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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