Lofty Denial
M21Core Set 2021/#56/2020Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.19
TCGplayer$0.28
ManaPool$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.59Low $0.35▼ 10.3%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.28TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 7.7%30d▲ 0.0%90d▲ 0.0%
90d high
$0.33
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.28
Core Set 2021
- Up 0.0% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 15% below its 90 day high of $0.33.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 46% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Counter target spell unless its controller pays . If you control a creature with flying, counter that spell unless its controller pays instead.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc23 Jun 2020
If you control more than one creature with flying, Lofty Denial still requires only {4}.
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About this card
Lofty Denial
Lofty Denial is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.28 (up 0.0% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Lofty Denial FAQ
How much is Lofty Denial worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Lofty Denial is $0.28. It is up 0.0% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.33.
What is the cheapest printing of Lofty Denial?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Core Set 2021 at $0.28 on TCGplayer.
What set was Lofty Denial first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M21 #56, released 2020-07-03.
Is there a foil version of Lofty Denial?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.41 versus $0.28 for nonfoil, which is 46% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Lofty Denial legal in Commander?
Yes, Lofty Denial is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Lofty Denial legal in Modern?
Yes, Lofty Denial is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Lofty Denial legal in Standard?
Lofty Denial is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Lofty Denial do?
Lofty Denial is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Counter target spell unless its controller pays {1}. If you control a creature with flying, counter that spell unless its controller pays {4} instead.".