| Compelling Deterrence | ||
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| CMC: | 2 | |
| Card Type: | Instant | |
| Oracle Text: | Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand. Then that player discards a card if you control a Zombie. | |
| Flavor Text: | "So much for neighborly hospitality!" | |
| Rulings | |
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| 2016-04-08 | The card returned to its owner’s hand may be the card he or she discards. If it’s the only card in that player’s hand, it must be discarded. |
| 2016-04-08 | Compelling Deterrence targets only the nonland permanent. If that permanent becomes an illegal target, Compelling Deterrence is countered and that player doesn’t discard a card. |
| 2016-04-08 | If you target the only Zombie you control with Compelling Deterrence, you won’t discard a card. |