Captain's Maneuver

Instant, XWR (2)

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

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

Illus. Ben Thompson

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

• 10/4/2004: If the second target is no longer on the battlefield, or if the second target is no longer a creature or player when the damage would be redirected, the damage is dealt to the first target as if this spell was not cast.
• 10/4/2004: 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.

• Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
• Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
• Legal in Classic (MTGO)
• Legal in Commander