Name
Deflecting Palm
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive
Rarity
Rare
Text
The next time a source of your choice would deal damage to you this turn, prevent that damage. If damage is prevented this way, Deflecting Palm deals that much damage to that source's controller.
Flavor Text
"Any student of history has the power to learn from the past. The great ones use it to their advantage."
—Plargg, Lorehold dean
Number
#63
Other Prints
Commander Legends
Khans of Tarkir
Murders at Karlov Manor Commander
Khans of Tarkir Promos
Legal Formats
Brawl | Commander | Duel | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Penny | Pioneer | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(20/09/2014)
If multiple prevention and/or replacement effects are trying to apply to the same damage, the player who would be dealt damage chooses the order in which to apply them.
(20/09/2014)
Deflecting Palm doesn't target any permanent or player. You choose a source of damage as Deflecting Palm resolves.
Artist
Alex Stone
Translations