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Compelling Deterrence (Shadows over Innistrad Remastered)

Compelling Deterrence

Shadows over Innistrad Remastered — Uncommon

Instant

Compelling Deterrence rulings:

2016-04-08: 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.

2016-04-08: Compelling Deterrence targets only the nonland permanent. If that permanent becomes an illegal target, Compelling Deterrence doesn’t resolve and that player doesn’t discard a card.

2016-04-08: If you target the only Zombie you control with Compelling Deterrence, you won’t discard a card.

Compelling Deterrence (Shadows over Innistrad Remastered)

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