Deflecting Palm
Khans of Tarkir 173 • rare
- Set
- Khans of Tarkir
- Collector number
- 173
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- red mana white mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red · White
- Artist
- Eric Deschamps
- Market price
- $2.98
What it does
The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage. If damage is prevented this way, Deflecting Palm deals that much damage to that source's controller.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Deflecting Palm was introduced in the 2014 Magic: The Gathering set Khans of Tarkir. Within the game's lore, the card represents the tactical philosophies of the Mardu Horde, a clan defined by speed, aggression, and the brutal efficiency of their warrior culture on the plane of Tarkir. It was designed as a powerful reactive tool that punishes opponents for committing to large attacks, reflecting the clan's focus on turning an enemy's strength against them.
The artwork was illustrated by Johann Bodin, who rendered the card with a dynamic, visceral aesthetic that highlights the redirection of lethal force. Upon its release, the card quickly became a staple in various formats, particularly in Modern, where its ability to negate high-damage threats made it a popular sideboard option for white-red strategies. It remains well-regarded by players for its elegant mechanical design and its ability to flip the tide of a game with a single interaction.
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