Compelling Deterrence (Innistrad Remastered) - Gatherer

Compelling Deterrence

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Card Name:

Compelling Deterrence

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Types:

Instant

Card Text:

Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card if you control a Zombie.

Flavor Text:

"So much for neighborly hospitality!"

Expansion:

Innistrad Remastered

Rarity:

Uncommon

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Artist:

Seb McKinnon

Rulings

1/24/2025	The card returned to its owner’s hand may be the card they discard. If it’s the only card in that player’s hand, it must be discarded if you control a Zombie.
1/24/2025	If the target nonland permanent is an illegal target as Compelling Deterrence tries to resolve, it won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. No player will discard a card.
1/24/2025	Compelling Deterrence checks to see if you control a Zombie after the target nonland permanent is returned to its owner’s hand. For example, if you target the only Zombie you control with Compelling Deterrence, you won’t discard a card.