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Comparative Analysis

Comparative Analysis

{3}{U}Instant

Surge {2}{U} (You may cast this spell for its surge cost if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn.)

Target player draws two cards.

Official rulings

  1. Casting a spell for its surge cost doesn't change its mana cost or its mana value. (2016-01-22)
  2. The other spell that you or a teammate cast can be one that's resolved, one that was countered, or (for instants with surge) one that's still on the stack. (2016-01-22)
  3. For some cards, surge represents only an alternative cost, a discount that applies if you or a teammate has cast another spell this turn. Other cards, like Reckless Bushwhacker, have additional abilities or effects if you paid the surge cost to cast the spell. (2016-01-22)
  4. If an instant or sorcery spell cast for its surge cost is copied, the copy is also considered to have had its surge cost paid. (2016-01-22)

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