Stubborn Denial
~$3.85 low · ~$22.78 high
Blue. Instant
Khans of Tarkir #56 · Illustrated by James Ryman
Khans of Tarkir #56 · Illustrated by James RymanWhat is Stubborn 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 noncreature spell unless its controller pays 
.
Ferocious — If you control a creature with power 4 or greater, counter that spell instead.
The Temur have no patience for subtlety.
Format legality
The only printing of Stubborn Denial
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Khans of Tarkir ktk #56· 2014uncommon· Cardmarket €3.13 · €18.13 foil | uncommon | $3.85 | $22.78 | €3.13€18.13 foil |
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Where to buy Stubborn Denial
Graded copies on eBay
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Card details
- First printed
- 2014
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 1
- EDHREC rank
- #1,535 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Ferocious
- Artist
- James Ryman
What the codes mean
The small print at the bottom of the Khans of Tarkir card (#56).
056 · KTK · U · EN
- 056Collector number: this card's place in the set list. Main-set cards print it over the set's card count.
- KTKSet code for Khans of Tarkir
- UUncommon
- ENPrinted in English
How to read a Magic card: every part and code, on real cards.
Rulings (2)
2014-09-20
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
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.
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