Does Cull the Weak bypass Deflect, meaning the caster doesn't need to pay the Deflect cost?

Ruling: Cull the Weak does not trigger Deflect, so no Deflect cost needs to be paid. This is because Cull the Weak does not count as targeting.

Nuances:

• When a card instructs multiple players to make choices (like both the caster and opponent choosing units), none of those choices count as targeting
• This applies even to the unit chosen by the caster themselves
• The card does not use the word "choose" but the principle still applies
• Other cards with multiple players making choices include Acceptable Losses, Whirlwind, and Divine Judgment