Cost reduction and overpaying
Asked by theburchman 3 years ago
Can I pay colored mana for a spell whose cost is reduced and this colored mana is not necessary for the spell?
Example: Ogre Savant and Animar, Soul of Elements with 4 counters. Can I still pay U to let it bounce itself?
Rhadamanthus says... #2
theburchman: A correct answer to your question has been up for a while. I marked it as the "Accepted answer" so that this topic can move out of the list of unanswered questions. Please remember to take care of this yourself in the future.
Tylord2894 says... Accepted answer #1
You can not overpay for a spell. Once the total cost of a spell has been determined, that's the price you must pay, no more no less.
The second to last step in casting a spell (per 601.2h) is the payment of the total cost. That rule state that you pay the cost. While it states partial payments aren't allowed, the same logic applies in the opposite case too. You must pay the exact cost of a spell.
Hope this helps!!
601.2h The player pays the total cost in any order. Partial payments are not allowed. Unpayable costs can’t be paid.
May 28, 2020 8:49 p.m.