Quick Answer

Spectral Denial is a uncommon Instant from TDM (TDM) costing {X}{U}. Current price: $0.11 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Spectral Denial MTG card

Spectral Denial

Instant

Card Text

This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you control with power 4 or greater. Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}.

Temur mages are experts at channeling elemental energy, shaping it into familiar forms from the world around them.

Card Stats

uncommon CMC: 1.0 TDM TDM 🎨 Xabi Gaztelua

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.11
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TCGPlayer
$0.22
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.39
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.20
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Cardmarket
€0.24
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spectral Denial? Basics

Spectral Denial is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you control with power 4 or greater. Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}."

How much mana does Spectral Denial cost to cast? Basics

Spectral Denial has a mana cost of {X}{U}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Spectral Denial's mana cost of {X}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Spectral Denial has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Spectral Denial's current oracle text is: "This spell costs {1} less to cast for each creature you control with power 4 or greater. Counter target spell unless its controller pays {X}."

What is the current price of Spectral Denial? Pricing

The current market price for Spectral Denial is approximately $0.11 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.22 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.2 EUR.

Where can I buy Spectral Denial? Pricing

You can purchase Spectral Denial from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Spectral Denial normal: $0.11 | foil: $0.22

Is Spectral Denial legal in Standard? Legality

Spectral Denial is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Spectral Denial legal in Modern? Legality

Spectral Denial is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Spectral Denial legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Spectral Denial is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Spectral Denial legal in Pioneer? Legality

Spectral Denial is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Spectral Denial legal in Legacy? Legality

Spectral Denial is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Spectral Denial legal in Vintage? Legality

Spectral Denial is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Spectral Denial legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Spectral Denial in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Spectral Denial from? Details

This printing of Spectral Denial is from TDM (TDM), with collector number 58.

Spectral Denial may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Spectral Denial's rarity? Details

Spectral Denial is a uncommon card in TDM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Spectral Denial? Details

Spectral Denial was illustrated by Xabi Gaztelua.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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