Deflecting Swat
Deflecting Swat Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Deflecting Swat is $65.87 (C20 #50), and the most expensive is $191.46 (CMM #698, Borderless, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $85.53, up 30.2% over 7 days, up 5.2% over 30 days, up 30.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $85.53 (2026).
Deflecting Swat Printings & Prices
Deflecting Swat has 6 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including showcase, inverted and borderless treatments.
Sell Deflecting Swat: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $125.00 cash for CMM #698 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMM #698 | Foil | $125.00 | $249.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #698 | Foil | $100.00 | — | — |
| starcitygames | CMM #698 | Foil | $100.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #698 | Nonfoil | $85.00 | $149.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1552 | Foil | $80.00 | $119.99 | 33% |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #532 | Etched | $78.00 | $129.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | CMM #532 | Etched | $75.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #532 | Etched | $75.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1552 | Nonfoil | $75.00 | $109.99 | 32% |
| Card Kingdom | TLE #311 | Nonfoil | $75.00 | $119.99 | 37% |
Deflecting Swat Rules Text & Legality
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.
Deflecting Swat is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Deflecting Swat Rulings
- Apr 17, 2020 If the target spell has a variable number of targets, you can't change how many targets it has.
- Apr 17, 2020 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.
- Apr 17, 2020 If you choose new targets for the target spell, the new targets must be legal.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Deflecting Swat has been reprinted 9 times. The Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal reprint cut the price 31% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLE #311 | 2025-11-21 | Rare | Showcase | $88.98 | $49.30 | $61.50 | $64.88 |
| CMM #214 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMM #214 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMM #698 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| CMM #698 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| CMM #532 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1552 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1552 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C20 #50 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TLE #311 
CMM #214 
SLD #1552 
C20 #50 Deflecting Swat in Commander
Deflecting Swat is the #76 most-played card on EDHREC, up 3 places over the last 30 days.
Deflecting Swat FAQ
How much is Deflecting Swat worth?
Deflecting Swat is worth about $85.53 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $65.87 to $191.46 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Deflecting Swat legal in Commander?
Yes — Deflecting Swat is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Deflecting Swat been reprinted?
Yes — Deflecting Swat has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Deflecting Swat expensive?
Deflecting Swat holds a $85.53 price because Commander demand is high (#76 on EDHREC) and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.