Deflect

Deflect is a Passive Ability keyword present on Permanents.

It is formatted as "Deflect [X]", where 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 choose me cost an amount of Power equal to [Deflect Value] more to play as an additional cost."

The Power used to pay this cost may always be of any Domain.

It is an effect that imposes a Mandatory Additional Cost on Spells and Abilities that choose the permanent that has this ability.

If a Unit is granted Deflect by an additional source, the Deflect Value of all granted Deflect keywords is summed.

Deflect, and whether or not a permanent has Deflect, is a characteristic of the permanent and may be checked or referenced by other Game Effects.