Magic: The Gathering

Deflecting Swat

Secret Lair Drop 1552 • rare

Set: Secret Lair Drop
Collector number: 1552
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Jesper Ejsing
Market price: $85.82

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Market

What it's worth

$85.82market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$78.47 – $86.02 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card serves as a rare tactical tool that allows a player to redirect spells or abilities away from their intended targets. Because it can be cast without a mana cost under specific conditions, it represents a highly efficient disruption piece that collectors prize for its unique utility in competitive play.

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Card face

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.

"Oh, what a lovely gift—fire is my favorite!"

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

Deflecting Swat was first introduced in the Commander 2020 set, designed as a powerful instant-speed redirection spell tailored for multiplayer Magic: The Gathering formats. Its design philosophy centered on providing players with a 'free' interaction tool that could protect key assets or manipulate game states without exhausting mana resources, quickly becoming a staple in the Commander ecosystem due to its versatility and high impact.

This specific iteration, numbered 1552, appeared as part of a Secret Lair Drop release. The Secret Lair series serves as a boutique print-on-demand initiative where Wizards of the Coast reimagines existing cards with unique artistic directions. In this instance, the card features stylized, curated artwork that departs from the original aesthetic, aiming to provide collectors with a more thematic or collectible variant of a highly functional gameplay card.

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Other printings

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About

About Deflecting Swat

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