Backgrounds in play before your commander?

Asked by Swebb87 2 years ago

Hi if I have Acolyte of Bahamut in play, will this reduce the cost of my commander if it's a dragon? Or is it only when the commander is in play and under my control?

Delphen7 says... Accepted answer #1

Short answer: Your commander will not reduce itself.

Long Answer: Rule 604.2 says "Static abilities create continuous effects, some of which are prevention effects or replacement effects. These effects are active as long as the permanent with the ability remains on the battlefield and has the ability, or as long as the object with the ability remains in the appropriate zone, as described in rule 113.6"

Rules 113.6a - 113.6p go on to describe multiple scenarios that don't apply to this

Your commander will only provide the reduction while on the battlefield, and it's not on the battlefield when being cast

June 11, 2022 8:52 a.m.