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Since, for some reason, gatherer doesn't want to list the rulings, here are the pertinent bits about this card from the New Phyrexia FAQ:

•You can activate Spellskite's ability even if Spellskite wouldn't be a legal target for the spell or ability. However, the target of that spell or ability will remain unchanged.

•If changing one target of a spell or ability to Spellskite would make other targets of that spell or ability illegal, the targets remain unchanged.

•If the spell or ability has multiple instances of the word "target," you choose which target you're changing to Spellskite when Spellskite's ability resolves.

•By activating Spellskite's ability multiple times, you can change each target of a spell or ability with multiple instances of the word "target" to Spellskite, one at a time.

•The target of the spell or ability won't change unless Spellskite fulfills all the targeting criteria, even if multiple instances of the word "target" are used. For example, you can'... (see all)

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Posted By: Paleopaladin (6/23/2011 11:13:44 AM)

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If Splinter Twin + Deceiver Exarch is going to become popular, which I think it could, this might be a very good card to invest in early...

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Posted By: Mephastopheles (4/30/2011 12:52:55 PM)

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I severely underestimated this card. its really amazing. probably my favorite card in the set.

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Posted By: krauser-gogetthegirl (5/16/2011 5:30:57 PM)

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4.5, the Absolute best things about this card is the fact that it is shaped like a wall, but not actually a wall, he can wear swords, and protect from most burn, all for a 2 mana artifact that can go in every colour.

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Posted By: Mattmedia (5/19/2011 4:56:05 AM)

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eats lightning bolts.

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Posted By: PhyrexianFailure (4/28/2011 5:51:19 PM)

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This guy is REALLY, REALLY good. Much better than too many people think.

This is the kind of card that sets Standard on fire.

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Posted By: Polychromatic (5/3/2011 6:22:13 PM)

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I have the feeling a lot of players are seriously overvaluing Spellskite due to not understanding what it can and cannot redirect.

If Skite is not a legal target of that spell or ability at the time of the activation, you can't redirect said spell or ability.

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Posted By: HairlessThoctar (5/8/2011 12:21:07 PM)

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I want to play this while my opponent has a Tezz 2.0.

And I want my opponent to forget it's on the field when he uses Tezz's -1.

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Posted By: SereneChaos (5/9/2011 6:16:47 AM)

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Redirect someone activating Tezzeret's -1 ability, or use him to protect yourself or your own creatures / artifacts. Also as a 0/4 he can also block pretty effectively. Lastly, Livewire Lash has excellent synergy with this guy.

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Posted By: tcollins (6/2/2011 3:17:37 PM)

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I hate you and hope you die.

-Red mages from around the world.

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Posted By: Artan (8/23/2011 6:31:44 PM)

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You cat this spell, I KILL you with my Mindslaver!

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Posted By: JuzamDjimmy (5/18/2011 10:32:57 AM)

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I severely underestimated this card. its really amazing. probably my favorite card in the set.

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Posted By: krauser-gogetthegirl (5/16/2011 5:30:57 PM)

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I wish this had defender so it could interact better with Overgrown Battlement. Great card to protect your combo though. Doesn't stop Go for the Throat sadly. Also it's kind of ironic how this thing stops the Twin Exarch combo, but will likely be used by it.

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Posted By: blink182zombies (5/13/2011 6:17:40 AM)

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So if I have a Livewire Lash equiped, and play a giant growth, can I trigger him multiple times to trigger the lash over and over?

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Posted By: UlyVanHammer (5/12/2011 1:52:31 PM)

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Hate targeted artifact destruction? Pair this with Asceticism.

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Posted By: Splizer (5/10/2011 2:47:31 PM)

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I don't suppose I could use it to redirect a counterspell, forcing the spell to fizzle without a legal target?

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Posted By: mikekuczyns (5/10/2011 10:12:44 AM)

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Yeah, that was disheartening for sure about the whole equipment thing. That kinda made me see this as wasted potential which is absurd because by itself it's a control card for any color and has pretty good defense for a 2 drop. It still is a solid card though and it is better planes walker hate than that hex parasite in my opinion. It will see play with Phyrexian Revoker, riddlesmith, and bonehoard in my newer artifact deck.

@HairlessThoctar Yeah, I know what you mean about that. Basically though it allows you to play targeted removal counterspells and forces the opponent to deal with this before a threat so its good for that ability alone but the added defense of 4 makes it a higher priority good. In summary it's a great stall card that doubles as protection for your win conditions. Not obviously overpowered or broken like jace, the mindsculptor, batterskull/autocard... (see all)

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Posted By: saphireblade (5/10/2011 3:12:06 AM)

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