Deflecting Palm
KTKKhans of Tarkir/#173/2014Rare
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$4.49
Cardmarket€1.59
ManaPool$1.71
TCGplayer$2.21
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.80
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $4.49High $5.49Low $3.49▲ 28.7%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.21TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 2.2%30d▼ 28.5%90d▼ 23.5%
90d high
$3.87
90d low
$2.19
Paper printings priced
5
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.21
Khans of Tarkir
- Down 28.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 43% below its 90 day high of $3.87.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (5 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 334% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
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.
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (2)
wotc20 Sept 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.
wotc20 Sept 2014
Deflecting Palm doesn't target any permanent or player. You choose a source of damage as Deflecting Palm resolves.
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About this card
Deflecting Palm
Deflecting Palm is an Instant, with mana cost {R}{W} (mana value 2). Printed 5 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.21 (down 28.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Deflecting Palm FAQ
How much is Deflecting Palm worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Deflecting Palm is $2.21. It is down 28.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.19 to $3.87.
What is the cheapest printing of Deflecting Palm?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Khans of Tarkir at $2.21 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Deflecting Palm?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Khans of Tarkir Promos at $13.21 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Deflecting Palm are there?
Deflecting Palm has been printed 5 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Deflecting Palm first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from KTK #173, released 2014-09-26.
What is the newest printing of Deflecting Palm?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOA #63, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Deflecting Palm?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $9.60 versus $2.21 for nonfoil, which is 334% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Deflecting Palm legal in Commander?
Yes, Deflecting Palm is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.