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Stubborn Denial

2 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Stubborn Denial, Secret Lair Drop printing

Secret Lair Drop SLD · No. 8500 2026-10-23

Card text

Instant

Counter target noncreature spell unless its controller pays

. Ferocious — If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, counter that spell instead.

Keywords: Ferocious

EDHREC rank #1536 Rare Not on the Reserved List

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Standard ∅ Not legal

Pioneer ✓ Legal

Modern ✓ Legal

Legacy ✓ Legal

Vintage ✓ Legal

Pauper ∅ Not legal

Commander ✓ Legal

Oathbreaker ✓ Legal

Brawl ✓ Legal

Historic ✓ Legal

Timeless ✓ Legal

Alchemy ∅ Not legal

Explorer ∅ Not legal

Gladiator ✓ Legal

Penny ∅ Not legal

Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

2 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

Some ferocious abilities that appear on instants and sorceries use the word “instead.” These spells have an upgraded effect if you control a creature with power 4 or greater as they resolve. For these, you only get the upgraded effect, not both effects.

2014-09-20 · Wizards of the Coast

Ferocious abilities of instants and sorceries that don’t use the word “instead” will provide an additional effect if you control a creature with power 4 or greater as they resolve.

2014-09-20 · Wizards of the Coast