Captain's Maneuver
{X}{R}{W}Instant
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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.
Official rulings
- 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. (2004-10-04)
- 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. (2004-10-04)
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