Captain's Maneuver

Instant

Illustrated by Ben Thompson

F

EDHREC Rank #24,469

The next X damage that would be dealt to target creature, planeswalker, or player this turn is dealt to another target creature, planeswalker, or player instead.

Sisay discovered that the mirrored hull of the *Weatherlight* could be used as a defensive weapon.

Rulings (2)

If the first target is no longer on the battlefield, then the damage will not be dealt at all, so it can’t be redirected by this ability.

Oct 4, 2004

If the second target is no longer on the battlefield, or if the second target is no longer a creature, player, or planeswalker when the damage would be redirected, the damage is dealt to the first target as if this spell was not cast.

Oct 4, 2004