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Arcane Denial
Arcane Denial is a blue instant that counts as counterspell. It appears in the recommended lists of 146 commanders, and 21% of blue decks run it.
Type: Instant
Cost: 1U
Color identity: Blue
Reference price: €1.84
Oldest printing: Alliances
Role in the deck: counterspell
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Card Draw · 72 Control · 69 Combo · 54 Tokens · 49 Wheels · 43 Spellslinger · 38 +1/+1 Counters · 36 Artifacts · 26
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Arcane Denial?
It is in the recommended lists of 146 commanders, with an average inclusion of 47% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Rose Noble · Captain America, Team Leader · Aminatou, Veil Piercer. Overall, 21% of blue decks run it.
How much does Arcane Denial cost?
Its reference price is €1.84 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Arcane Denial have combos?
It does not appear in any combo catalogued on Commander Spellbook. That does not mean it has no synergies, only that it is not part of a known infinite loop.
Can I play Arcane Denial in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is blue, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.