Arcane Melee

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.

Get it in a precon

One preconstructed deck includes this card.

Official rulings

  1. 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)
  2. Arcane Melee can reduce alternative costs such as miracle costs. (2012-05-01)
  3. 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)
  4. 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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