Deflecting Palm (KTK)

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.

Key protection and damage redirection for tempo and midrange strategies. Deflecting Palm punishes aggressive opponents by turning their burn spells and combat damage into direct threats against them, making it particularly effective in formats where red-based aggro decks dominate the meta. The flexibility to redirect any damage source—not just spells—gives it utility against creature-heavy strategies as well. Best in sideboards of Modern and Pioneer decks that need a way to stabilize against burn while maintaining tempo, though it can also slot into Commander builds running Jeskai or Naya colors looking for interactive answers.

Khans of Tarkir — Rare