Deflecting Swat
Commander 2020 50 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2020
- Collector number
- 50
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $65.94
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.
Archmage attacks are little more than annoyances to Kalamax.
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 was released in 2020 as part of the Commander 2020 set, specifically debuting in the Timeless Wisdom preconstructed deck. This card was designed for the Commander format, an increasingly popular multiplayer variant of Magic: The Gathering that prioritizes social gameplay and political interaction. The card functions as a specialized interaction spell, allowing players to redirect spells or abilities while offering a cost-reduction mechanic if the player controls their commander, which incentivizes the core theme of the format.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the Magic: The Gathering visual identity known for his evocative and painterly style. In designing this piece, the visual language needed to convey the kinetic energy of a magical redirection. The artwork highlights a figure in motion, capturing the sudden shift in focus required by the card's mechanics. Since its release, it has been widely received by the player community as a staple of the 'free spell' cycle, valued for its utility and versatility in high-level Commander play.
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