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Deflecting Palm
SOA · Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive #63 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{R}{W}
Instant
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.
"Any student of history has the power to learn from the past. The great ones use it to their advantage."
—Plargg, Lorehold dean
Deflecting Palm is a rare red-white instant from Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive (2026). It has been printed 7 times across 5 sets, from 2014 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $2.39 to $16.76 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$3.11
USD Foil$4.09
Format legality
Where you can play Deflecting Palm in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (7)
Prices range from $2.39 to $16.76 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive at $2.39.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khans of Tarkir Promos | 173s | Rare | — | $13.21 |
| Khans of Tarkir | 173 | Rare | $3.08 | $9.44 |
| Commander Legends | 444 | Rare | $3.05 | — |
| Murders at Karlov Manor Commander | 205 | Rare | $3.07 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 193 | Rare | — | $16.76 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive | 128 | Rare | $2.39 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive This page | 63 | Rare | $3.06 | $4.64 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2014-09-20If 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.
- 2014-09-20Deflecting Palm doesn't target any permanent or player. You choose a source of damage as Deflecting Palm resolves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deflecting Palm legal in Commander?
Yes — Deflecting Palm is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Deflecting Palm legal in?
Deflecting Palm is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Deflecting Palm been printed?
Deflecting Palm has been printed 7 times across 5 sets, from 2014 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Deflecting Palm?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive (#128) at about $2.39.
Who illustrated Deflecting Palm?
This printing of Deflecting Palm was illustrated by Alex Stone.