?Sapphire Medallion with Pact of Negation?
Asked by SquanaMon 11 years ago
If I had Sapphire Medallion in play and only 4 islands in play.. and I cast Pact of Negation for zero.. would I be allowed to pay only 4 mana to stay alive instead of 5 because of Sapphire Medallion??
hochmaster says... #3
No. Sapphire Medallion says that blue spells cost one less to CAST. The stipulation placed on Pact of Negation is not a casting cost, just a condition. If you only have 4 islands in play at your next upkeep and no additional mana sources, you still lose.
Devonin says... Accepted answer #1
No, the Sapphire Medallion only reduces the casting cost of spells.
The cost requirement on Pact of Negation isn't a casting cost. It is a required payment on a triggered ability that triggers on the beginning of your next upkeep.
October 23, 2013 3:57 p.m.