MScore: 10.0/10

Deflecting Swat

{2} {R}

Instantrare

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!"

Illustrated by Jesper Ejsing · Secret Lair Drop · #1552

Rulings for Deflecting Swat

2020-04-17
If the target spell has damage divided as it was cast (like Mythos of Vadrok), the division can't be changed although the targets receiving that damage still can. The same is true of spells that distribute counters.

2020-04-17
If you choose new targets for the target spell, the new targets must be legal.

2020-04-17
If the target spell has a variable number of targets, you can't change how many targets it has.

All Printings

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Format Legality

Duelbanned

Brawlbanned

Pennynot legal

Predhnot legal

Futurenot legal

Legacylegal

Modernnot legal

Paupernot legal

Alchemynot legal

Pioneernot legal

Vintagelegal

Historiclegal

Standardnot legal

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