Quick Answer

Stubborn Denial is a uncommon Instant from KTK (KTK) costing {U}. Current price: $4.29 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Stubborn Denial MTG card

Stubborn Denial

Instant

Card Text

Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {1}. Ferocious — If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, counter that spell instead.

The Temur have no patience for subtlety.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 KTK KTK 🎨 James Ryman
Ferocious

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$4.29
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$21.06
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$3.49
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Card Kingdom
$22.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€2.73
Normal
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Cardmarket
€11.40
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stubborn Denial? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {1}. Ferocious — If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, counter that spell instead."

How much mana does Stubborn Denial cost to cast? Basics

Stubborn Denial has a mana cost of {U}, which equals 1.0 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.

Stubborn Denial's mana cost of {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.

Stubborn Denial has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Stubborn Denial's current oracle text is: "Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays {1}. Ferocious — If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, counter that spell instead."

What is the current price of Stubborn Denial? Pricing

The current market price for Stubborn Denial is approximately $4.29 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $21.06 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.73 EUR.

Where can I buy Stubborn Denial? Pricing

You can purchase Stubborn 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.

Stubborn Denial normal: $4.29 | foil: $21.06

Is Stubborn Denial legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Stubborn Denial in Standard is not available.

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

Is Stubborn Denial legal in Modern? Legality

Stubborn Denial is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Stubborn Denial legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Stubborn 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 Stubborn Denial legal in Pioneer? Legality

Stubborn Denial is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Stubborn Denial legal in Legacy? Legality

Stubborn Denial is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Stubborn Denial legal in Vintage? Legality

Stubborn 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 Stubborn Denial legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Stubborn Denial in Pauper is not available.

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 Stubborn Denial from? Details

This printing of Stubborn Denial is from KTK (KTK), with collector number 56.

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

What is Stubborn Denial's rarity? Details

Stubborn Denial is a uncommon card in KTK.

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

Who illustrated Stubborn Denial? Details

Stubborn Denial was illustrated by James Ryman.

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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