Lofty Denial
~$0.29 low · ~$0.40 high
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Core Set 2021 #56 · Illustrated by Manuel Castañón
Core Set 2021 #56 · Illustrated by Manuel CastañónWhat is Lofty Denial worth?
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TCGplayer market prices in USD, updated October 14, 2026. Each price is for one printing and one finish.
Oracle text
Counter target spell unless its controller pays . If you control a creature with flying, counter that spell unless its controller pays 
instead.
The mage scowled as yet another bolt splashed harmlessly against seemingly empty air.
Format legality
The only printing of Lofty Denial
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Core Set 2021 m21 #56· 2020common· Cardmarket €0.12 · €0.61 foil | common | $0.29 | $0.40 | €0.12€0.61 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2020
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #5,309 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Manuel Castañón
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Core Set 2021 card (#56).
056 · M21 · C · EN
- 056Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- M21Set code for Core Set 2021
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (1)
June 23, 2020
If you control more than one creature with flying, Lofty Denial still requires only
.
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