Statute of Denial
M15Magic 2015/#79/2014Common
Colour IDMV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.10
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.04
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.04 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.04TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 20.0%30d▼ 50.0%90d▼ 60.0%
90d high
$0.10
90d low
$0.04
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.04
Magic 2015
- Down 50.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 60% below its 90 day high of $0.10.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 825% premium over nonfoil.
Find this printing on eBayView on TCGplayerAffiliate. MTGPrices may earn from qualifying eBay and TCGplayer purchases.
Collect
Play
Compare printings (1 priced)
Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell. If you control a blue creature, draw a card, then discard a card.
Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc18 Jul 2014
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.
Similar cardsOpen Card Finder →
Ranked by shared capabilities, colour identity, mana value and type. Never by strategic judgement.
Shares Card draw, Discard, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Card draw, Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Card draw, Counterspell, InstantMV 4 vs 4
Shares Discard, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Card draw, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Counterspell, InstantSame colour identity
Shares Card draw, InstantSame colour identity
About this card
Statute of Denial
Statute of Denial is an Instant, with mana cost {2}{U}{U} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.04 (down 50.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Statute of Denial FAQ
How much is Statute of Denial worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Statute of Denial is $0.04. It is down 50.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.04 to $0.10.
What is the cheapest printing of Statute of Denial?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Magic 2015 at $0.04 on TCGplayer.
What set was Statute of Denial first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M15 #79, released 2014-07-18.
Is there a foil version of Statute of Denial?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.37 versus $0.04 for nonfoil, which is 825% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Statute of Denial legal in Commander?
Yes, Statute of Denial is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Statute of Denial legal in Modern?
Yes, Statute of Denial is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Statute of Denial legal in Standard?
Statute of Denial is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Statute of Denial do?
Statute of Denial is an Instant with mana cost {2}{U}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell. If you control a blue creature, draw a card, then discard a card.".