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Statute of Denial

Blue

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Statute of Denial, Magic 2015 printing
Magic 2015 M15 · No. 79 2014-07-18

Card text

{2}{U}{U}
Instant
Counter target spell. If you control a blue creature, draw a card, then discard a card.
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EDHREC rank #24457 Common Not on the Reserved List
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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ✓ Legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ✓ Legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

1 ruling · in English, source Scryfall

Whether you control a blue creature is checked only when Statute of Denial resolves. If you do, drawing and discarding a card is mandatory. You can’t choose to not do it.

2014-07-18 · Wizards of the Coast

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