Compelling Deterrence
Shadows over Innistrad · #52

Compelling Deterrence

Compelling Deterrence is a Uncommon Instant from Shadows over Innistrad (52) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded copies.

Shadows over Innistrad set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Historic legalTimeless legalGladiator legalPioneer legalModern legalLegacy legal
TCGPlayer market $0.40
Cardmarket trend €0.11
Rarity Uncommon
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Who is this card for?

Compelling Deterrence suits collectors and players working on Shadows over Innistrad who need the Uncommon slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Compelling Deterrence from Shadows over Innistrad?

Compelling Deterrence is a Instant in Shadows over Innistrad numbered 52. Mana cost {1}{U}. Color identity: U. Compelling Deterrence (52) from Shadows over Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad.

What is Compelling Deterrence worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.40 for Compelling Deterrence. Low and high spread runs $0.40 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.11. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 52 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetShadows over Innistrad
Number52
RarityUncommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.40
Cardmarket EUR€0.11
cardmarket $0.11
foil $0.40
Normal $0.11

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Compelling Deterrence?

Compelling Deterrence is a Uncommon printing in Shadows over Innistrad. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 52 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Compelling Deterrence?

Compelling Deterrence lists as Instant. Artist: Seb McKinnon. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Shadows over Innistrad. Collector number 52 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Uncommon.

Cactaur's take

Compelling Deterrence (52) from Shadows over Innistrad should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Compelling Deterrence is catalogued as Uncommon Instant in Shadows over Innistrad, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.40 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.11; foil: $0.40; Normal: $0.11).
  • Mana cost {1}{U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Compelling Deterrence from Shadows over Innistrad?

Compelling Deterrence is a Uncommon Instant from Shadows over Innistrad numbered 52 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Compelling Deterrence worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.40 for ungraded Compelling Deterrence. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Compelling Deterrence?

Compelling Deterrence is catalogued as Uncommon in Shadows over Innistrad. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Compelling Deterrence legal in Commander or Standard?

Compelling Deterrence shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Compelling Deterrence near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.40. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.