Statute of Denial
~$0.08 low · ~$0.37 high
Blue. Instant
Magic 2015 #79 · Illustrated by Zoltan Boros
Magic 2015 #79 · Illustrated by Zoltan BorosWhat is Statute of 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. 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."
Format legality
The only printing of Statute of Denial
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic 2015 m15 #79· 2014common· Cardmarket €0.09 · €0.20 foil | common | $0.08 | $0.37 | €0.09€0.20 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2014
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 4
- EDHREC rank
- #24,528 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Zoltan Boros
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Magic 2015 card (#79).
079 · M15 · C · EN
- 079Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- M15Set code for Magic 2015
- CCommon
- ENPrinted in English
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Rulings (1)
2014-07-18
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.
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