Interaction between Chandra, Pyromaster's -7 ability and Call the Coppercoats
Asked by CamraMaan 2 years ago
So I have Chandra, Pyromaster in play and -7 her, exiling Call the Coppercoats... because I get to choose the number of targets, and each one increases the spells cost, versus being an additional cost, I'm assuming I can choose each opponent, and for no additional cost...? Of course, then tripling the spell. Or am I missing something in the rules here...? Thanks in advance! :)
Rhadamanthus says... #3
For a little more elaboration: a spell's "mana cost" is specifically the symbols printed in the upper-right corner of the standard Magic frame. If an effect lets you cast a spell "without paying its mana cost", that's the only part you get for free. Anything else still has to be paid.
April 4, 2022 8:48 a.m.
Makes sense. The way it's worded it almost looked like there was a loophole. Appreciated!
Polaris says... Accepted answer #1
Strive is an additional cost—like many abilities, it's a reflavored kicker (in this case multikicker) ability. See the rulings for strive:
If a spell or ability allows you to cast a strive spell without paying its mana cost, you must pay the additional cost for any targets beyond the first. (2020-04-17)
April 3, 2022 9:49 a.m.