how does Hangarback Walker work with my commander

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Posted on June 20, 2016, 3:14 a.m. by Shana42

Lets start a riot is my commander deck my commander is Rakdos, Lord of Riots I am wondering how he works with Hangarback Walker does it reduce both X or just one or does it reduce it by an even amount IE if I deal 6 damage with rakdos would hangarback walker come in with 6 +1/+1, 3 +1/+1 or would it be 6 +1/+1 but I would have to pay 6 mana for the second X cost?

PepsiAddicted says... #2

In that example you could cast hangarback with x=3 for free. 3+3 not 6+6

June 20, 2016 3:32 a.m.

Boza says... #3

How X spells work:

1. Announce the value for X. In this case lets say X=3.
2. Play the spell/ability paying the appropriate mana:
3. For each X in the cost, you must pay what you announced. Astral Cornucopia with the above conditions will cost mana total, while a Hangarback Walker will cost , while Condescend will cost .
4. Calculate any reductions and increases on that mana cost. For example, if you have a Rakdos, Lord of Riots and your opponent was dealt 6 damage, Hangarback Walker will cost mana less or 0 in this case. However, if your opponent had a Grand Arbiter Augustin IV, it will cost .
5. ???
6. Profit!

June 20, 2016 3:46 a.m.

Shana42 says... #4

okay thank you that is what I thought but wanted to make sure <3

June 20, 2016 4:04 a.m.