Deflecting Swat
Commander Masters 214 • rare
- Set
- Commander Masters
- Collector number
- 214
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Izzy
- Market price
- $69.23
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-aligned Commander players with a powerful tool for interaction, the card allows a player to redirect a spell or ability while potentially avoiding the mana cost if their commander is on the battlefield. The design reflects a shift in Wizards of the Coast's philosophy to give red decks more agency in protecting their board state during multiplayer games.
The version from Commander Masters, featuring collector number 214, is a reprint that brought this highly sought-after utility card to a broader audience. Featuring the illustrative style typical of modern Magic: The Gathering, the artwork emphasizes the chaotic and reactive nature of the spell. Upon its original release and subsequent reprinting, the card was widely received as a staple for high-powered Commander play due to its efficiency and the strategic versatility it offers in a game focused on political maneuvering.
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