How does Alhammarret's Archive interact with Sylvan Library?

Asked by Zicca21 9 years ago

Do you draw 4 extra cards and only have to pay life for 2 of them? I've seen the older version of the card and the text on there leans one way while the revised text makes it more confusing to me.

Drilnoth says... Accepted answer #1

Always use the up-to-date rules text from Gatherer. For Sylvan Library, that is:

At the beginning of your draw step, you may draw two additional cards. If you do, choose two cards in your hand drawn this turn. For each of those cards, pay 4 life or put the card on top of your library.

So, if you control both Sylvan Library and Alhammarret's Archive and choose to use the Library's ability, then you will draw four extra cards during your draw step, then choose two cards you've drawn this turn and for each of them pay 4 life or put it back. The two extras which the Archive lets you draw you basically get to keep for free.

October 31, 2015 12:58 p.m.