
Arcane Melee
{4}{U}Enchantment
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Instant and sorcery spells cost {2} less to cast.
What it does
Tagged as Ramp — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.
Official rulings
- The cost to cast an instant or sorcery spell with one generic mana in its mana cost will be reduced by {1}. For example, an instant spell with a mana cost of {1}{G} would cost {G} to cast. (2012-05-01)
- Arcane Melee can reduce alternative costs such as miracle costs. (2012-05-01)
- If there are additional costs to cast a spell, such as a kicker cost or a cost imposed by another effect (such as Thalia, Guardian of Thraben’s ability), apply those increases before applying cost reductions. (2012-05-01)
- Arcane Melee can’t reduce the colored mana requirement of an instant or sorcery spell. (2012-05-01)
Printings & prices
Every set Arcane Melee has been printed in, with the art, the finishes and the market price of each — the headline price above is the cheapest of these.
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