Deflecting Palm
Khans of Tarkir · #173

Deflecting Palm

Deflecting Palm is a Rare Instant from Khans of Tarkir (173) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {R}{W}. Color identity: R, W. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $9.52 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $9.52
Cardmarket trend €1.45
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Deflecting Palm suits collectors and players working on Khans of Tarkir who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.

What is Deflecting Palm from Khans of Tarkir?

Deflecting Palm is a Instant in Khans of Tarkir numbered 173. Mana cost {R}{W}. Color identity: R, W. Deflecting Palm (173) from Khans of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir.

What is Deflecting Palm worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $9.52 for Deflecting Palm. Low and high spread runs $9.52 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $1.45; foil: $9.52; Normal: $3.70. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetKhans of Tarkir
Number173
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$9.52
Cardmarket EUR€1.45
cardmarket $1.45
foil $9.52
Normal $3.70

Card stats

ColorsR, W

How collectible is Deflecting Palm?

Deflecting Palm is a Rare printing in Khans of Tarkir. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Deflecting Palm?

Deflecting Palm lists as Instant. Artist: Eric Deschamps. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Khans of Tarkir. Collector number 173 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Deflecting Palm (173) from Khans of Tarkir should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Deflecting Palm is catalogued as Rare Instant in Khans of Tarkir, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $9.52 across finishes (cardmarket: $1.45; foil: $9.52; Normal: $3.70).
  • Mana cost {R}{W} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $9.52 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Deflecting Palm from Khans of Tarkir?

Deflecting Palm is a Rare Instant from Khans of Tarkir numbered 173 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Deflecting Palm worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $9.52 for ungraded Deflecting Palm. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Deflecting Palm?

Deflecting Palm is catalogued as Rare in Khans of Tarkir. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Deflecting Palm legal in Commander or Standard?

Deflecting Palm shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Deflecting Palm near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $9.52. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.