Deflecting Swat
Commander Masters 532 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 532
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Finish
- Etched
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 first introduced in the 2020 Commander series as part of the Timeless Wisdom deck. Designed to provide red color identity players with a powerful defensive tool, the card functions as an instant that allows a player to redirect a spell or ability to a new target, with the additional benefit of being cast for free if the player controls their commander. This 'free spell' cycle was intended to increase the speed and interactivity of multiplayer Commander games.
The art, illustrated by Titus Lunter, captures the dynamic energy of an elemental redirection, fitting the card's function as a high-impact combat trick. Upon its release, it became a staple in the Commander format due to its efficiency and the distinct advantage it offers in protecting key board states. Its inclusion in the 2023 Commander Masters set, marked as collector number 532, brought a modern reprint of the card to a wider audience, maintaining its status as a highly sought-after piece of utility in high-power deck building.
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