If a unit has deflect and I target it with a gear, does it count as an ability and do I pay the cost?

Ruling: Yes, if you target an opponent's unit that has deflect with a gear's effect, it counts as an ability and you must pay the deflect cost. If the unit is yours and it's your own gear, you don't have to pay because deflect only applies to opponents' effects.

Nuances:

• Deflect only triggers when opponents target the unit
• Your own gear targeting your own unit with deflect does not trigger the deflect cost