Deflect — Riftbound Keyword

Rule 735 — 12 rules

Definition

Deflect is a Passive Ability keyword. It is functionally short for "Spells and abilities an opponent controls that choose me cost an amount of Power equal to [Deflect Value] more to play as an additional cost."

Rules (12)

735.: Deflect
735.1.: Deflect is a Passive Ability keyword.
735.1.a.: It is present on Permanents.
735.1.b.: It is formatted as "Deflect [X]".
735.1.b.1.: The X is referenced in the functional text of the ability.
735.1.b.2.: The X is referred to as the Deflect Value.
735.1.b.3.: If X is omitted, it is presumed to be 1.
735.1.c.: It is functionally short for "Spells and abilities an opponent controls that choose me cost an amount of Power equal to [Deflect Value] more to play as an additional cost."
735.1.c.1.: The Power used to pay this cost may always be of any Domain. Example: A Fury spell targets an Order unit with Deflect. The Power used to pay the Deflect cost can be any Domain; it does not need to match the Domain of the spell or the target.
735.1.d.: It is an effect that imposes a Mandatory Additional Cost on Spells and Abilities that choose the permanent that has this ability. See rule 346. Playing Cards for more information.
735.2.: If a Unit has Deflect, or has been granted Deflect, and is granted Deflect by an additional source, the Deflect Value of all granted Deflect keywords is summed.
735.3.: Deflect, and whether or not a permanent has Deflect, is a characteristic of the permanent and may be checked or referenced by other Game Effects.