Does cost reduction affect alternate costs in MTG?

avatarCaringEthos7 months ago
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avatarRemovingMyth7 months ago

Yep, cost reduction does apply to alternate costs in Magic The Gathering. So if you're casting a spell using an alternate cost, any applicable cost reductions you have will lower that cost even further. Think of it as a discount on a sale price - the savings just keep piling up!

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avatarInterferingHood7 months ago

Actually, it depends on the card. Some cost reductions specify they only apply to the mana cost, not to alternate costs. Always read your cards carefully!


avatarReoccuringRace7 months ago

In my experience, cost reductions affecting alternate costs can lead to some powerful plays. I once combo'd a card with an alternate casting cost with a cost reducer and it was game-changing. It definitely works, but like anything in MTG, the specifics can vary.

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