If a unit has deflect and is the target of a repeated spell, must you pay double the cost?

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Accepted Answer

Yes, you must pay the Deflect cost for each time the spell chooses your unit.

According to **Rule 735.1.c**, the Deflect keyword functions as:
> "Spells and abilities an opponent controls that choose me cost an amount of Power equal to [Deflect Value] more to play as an additional cost **for each time they choose me.**"

### Key Mechanics:
*   **Per-Targeting Cost:** Deflect is not a "once per spell" cost. If a spell (or a spell with the *Repeat* keyword) chooses a unit with Deflect multiple times, the Deflect cost must be paid for every individual instance of targeting.
*   **Timing:** These costs are mandatory additional costs that must be paid during the process of playing the card (Rule 353.2.a.2). If you are playing a spell with *Repeat* and choose to pay the *Repeat* cost, you are effectively choosing to execute the spell's instructions twice. If both of those executions target the same unit with Deflect, you must pay the Deflect cost twice.
*   **Finalization:** Because Deflect is an additional cost paid when the spell is played (finalized), you cannot retroactively apply it if a unit gains Deflect after the spell is already on the chain (see FAQ #1720).

**Summary:** If a spell targets your unit twice (whether through *Repeat* or multi-target effects like *Icathian Rain*), you must pay the Deflect cost twice.