Passive Ability keyword
Deflect
Deflect is a Passive Ability keyword.
Defined by rule 809. and its 11 sub-rules. Every rule number below opens that rule in the rules browser.
Rules
Deflect
Deflect is a Passive Ability keyword.
It is normally present on Permanents.
It is formatted as "Deflect [X]".
The X is referenced in the functional text of the ability.
The X is referred to as the Deflect Value.
If X is omitted, it is presumed to be 1.
It is functionally short for "Spells and abilities an opponent controls that target [me/this] cost an amount of Power equal to [Deflect Value] more to play as an additional cost for each time they choose [me/this]."
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.
If a Game Object 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.
Deflect, and whether or not a Game Object has Deflect, is a characteristic of the permanent and may be checked or referenced by other Game Effects.