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Deflecting Palm Khans of Tarkir MTG card
KTK #173 · Art by Eric Deschamps
KTK set symbol, RareKhans of Tarkir#173Rare

Deflecting Palm

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TCGplayer market · KTK #173 nonfoil
$2.25 −0.4% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
+0.5%
EDHREC rank
#1,137 Down 5 in 30 days
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Deflecting Palm Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.25, down 0.4% over 7 days, up 0.5% over 30 days, down 1.8% over 90 days.

Deflecting Palm Price History

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Deflecting Palm Printings & Prices

Deflecting Palm has 7 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase and prerelease treatments.

KTK set symbol, RareKTK #173
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SOA set symbol, RareSOA #128
BorderlessShowcase
CMR set symbol, RareCMR #444
MKC set symbol, RareMKC #205
SOA set symbol, RareSOA #63
BorderlessShowcase
PKTK set symbol, RarePKTK #173s
PrereleaseDate-stamped
SOA set symbol, RareSOA #193
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CoolStuffIncSOA #193Foil
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Card KingdomSOA #128Nonfoil
Card KingdomKTK #173Foil
Card KingdomPKTK #173sFoil
Card KingdomSOA #63Foil
Card KingdomSOA #63Nonfoil

Deflecting Palm Rules Text & Legality

Deflecting Palm

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.

Deflecting Palm is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Deflecting Palm Rulings

  • Sep 20, 2014

    Deflecting Palm doesn't target any permanent or player. You choose a source of damage as Deflecting Palm resolves.

  • Sep 20, 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.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Deflecting Palm has been reprinted 7 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive reprint cut the price 38% in 30 days.

  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, RareKhans of TarkirKTK #173
  • Sep 26, 2014KTK set symbol, RareKhans of Tarkir · foilKTK #173
  • Sep 26, 2014PKTK set symbol, RareKhans of Tarkir Promos · Prerelease, foilPKTK #173s
  • Nov 20, 2020CMR set symbol, RareCommander LegendsCMR #444
  • Feb 9, 2024MKC set symbol, RareMurders at Karlov Manor CommanderMKC #205
  • Apr 24, 2026SOA set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive · ShowcaseSOA #63
  • Apr 24, 2026SOA set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Mystical Archive · Showcase, foilSOA #63

Deflecting Palm in Commander

Deflecting Palm is the #1,137 most-played card on EDHREC, down 5 places over the last 30 days.

#1,137 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 5 in 30 days

Deflecting Palm FAQ

How much is Deflecting Palm worth?

Deflecting Palm is worth about $2.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Deflecting Palm legal in Commander?

Yes. Deflecting Palm is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Deflecting Palm been reprinted?

Yes. Deflecting Palm has been reprinted 7 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Deflecting Palm cheap?

Deflecting Palm trades at about $2.25; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Deflecting Palm?

Cards that fill a similar role include Comeuppance, Boros Fury-Shield, Reflect Damage.