Deflecting Swat
Commander Masters 698 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 698
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Greg Staples
- Market price
- $105.02
What it does
If you control a commander, you may cast this spell without paying its mana cost.
You may choose new targets for target spell or ability.
"Come to slay the dragon for the good of the kingdom? How terribly predictable."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlBanned
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Deflecting Swat first debuted in the Commander 2020 set, specifically within the Timeless Wisdom deck. It was designed as part of a cycle of cards intended to reward players for casting their commander, offering a powerful defensive utility that could be played for free if the commander was on the battlefield. The card represents a significant mechanical shift in the Commander format, providing an efficient way to redirect spells or abilities without relying on traditional countermagic.
The artwork for the Commander Masters reprint, designated as collector number 698, features the signature high-fantasy aesthetic characteristic of the set's premium treatment. By the time it was included in Commander Masters, the card had already established itself as a staple in the format due to its versatility and ability to protect a player’s board state at instant speed. The design focuses on the chaotic, reactive nature of the Commander environment, aiming to keep players engaged even when it is not their turn.
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