The other day, I was tapped out, and my opponent tried to Banefire me.
So I pitched Force of Will to this and won the game.
Posted By:
Vorthosian
(7/13/2009 10:14:03 AM)
5/5 for using the word "target" 3 times in the same sentence (4 if you look at the original wording)....
Seriously though, any type of alternative casting is always a plus, something like exiling a card is easy to do in {U} largely because of the large access to card draw. Also, redirecting spells can often be more beneficial than countering them....plus it's just more fun.
Posted By:
tcollins
(2/25/2014 6:32:23 PM)
In response to your Redirect, targeting my Commandeer, I'm going to Misdirect the Swerve you played in response to my Commandeer.
Unhinged 2 Preview:
Target Practice- 1URG
Instant- Mythic Rare
Target target targeting a target target targets another target target targeting a target target instead of the first target target it targeted.
Interrupt- Whenever a player interrupts you as you are declaring this spell, copy this spell.
"Bullseye!"--Robin Hood
Posted By:
DarthParallax
(1/20/2012 9:06:55 AM)
This definitely sees play in Vintage with all the powerful targeted effects. I once watched this happen:
Player 1: Ancestral Recall
Player 2: Ancestral Recall in response
Player 1: Misdirection it to me
Player 2: Misdirection your Misdirection.
At this point the only legal choice for Misdirection was for player 1's Ancestral Recall to target player 2 instead, so he drew 6 cards. As you'd expect, he won that game.
Posted By:
Chamale
(4/1/2013 10:09:56 PM)
Sorry AvatarofHOE, I am totally right and you are totally wrong
Gatherer Text for duress:
"Target opponent reveals his or her hand. You choose a noncreature, nonland card from it. That player discards that card"
Unless you are playing multiplayer you have no legal target.
It is mentioned on several threads and articles:
http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75842/25445629/Misdirection_on_Duress?pg=1
http://mtgsalvation.com/901-magic-101-targets.html
http://www.magictraders.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/024450.html
Posted By:
Ihateworking
(6/7/2011 3:42:33 AM)
So now I can have 4 of these, 4 force of will, 4 mana drain, and 4 plain-old counterspell. Now I think I'm gonna throw in a bribery a treachery and a control magic or two and I'm set.
Huh, sounds fun.
Posted By:
Masters_Edition
(12/27/2012 9:59:27 PM)
um ,itd great , best suprise card in magic........i want 4
Posted By:
Mindbend
(7/8/2010 4:32:09 PM)
Ancestral Recall? Thanks, I'll take 3 cards for free. Duress? Okay, let's have a look at your hand.
This card is nuts, especially since it's a free spell.
Posted By:
TheFrostReaper
(5/2/2009 9:33:19 PM)
Deflect 
MAGIC 2011 (NEW CARD)
Instant (RARE)
You may choose new targets for target spell.
“Your strategy is extraordinary. I just adjusted a few minor details.”
-Veris, Guardian of the fortress Indi
Illus. Izzy
Collectors Number: 71/249
Posted By:
BioPrince
(7/2/2010 8:01:23 AM)
No, Ihateworking, you are totally wrong.
Posted By:
AvatarOfHOE
(2/10/2011 3:08:27 PM)