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==Rules==
==Rules==
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{{CR|Dragons of Tarkir|*'''107.3.'''Many objects use the letter X as a placeholder for a number that needs to be determined. Some objects have abilities that define the value of X; the rest let their controller choose the value of X.
text = '''From the [[Comprehensive Rules]]'''
**'''107.3a''' If a spell or activated ability has a mana cost, alternative cost, additional cost, and/or activation cost with an {{X}}, [-X], or X in it, and the value of X isn’t defined by the text of that spell or ability, the controller of that spell or ability chooses and announces the value of X as part of casting the spell or activating the ability. (See rule 601, “Casting Spells.”) While a spell is on the stack, any X in its mana cost equals the announced value. While an activated ability is on the stack, any X in its activation cost equals the announced value.
*'''107.3.''' Many objects use the letter X as a placeholder for a number that needs to be determined. Some objects have abilities that define the value of X; the rest let their controller choose the value of X.
**'''107.3b''' If a player is casting a spell that has an {{X}} in its mana cost, the value of X isn’t defined by the text of that spell, and an effect lets that player cast that spell while paying neither its mana cost nor an alternative cost that includes X, then the only legal choice for X is 0. This doesn’t apply to effects that only reduce a cost, even if they reduce it to zero. See rule 601, “Casting Spells.”
**'''107.3a''' If a spell or activated ability has a mana cost, alternative cost, additional cost, and/or activation cost with an {{X}}, [-X], or X in it, and the value of X isn't defined by the text of that spell or ability, the controller of that spell or ability chooses and announces the value of X as part of casting the spell or activating the ability. (See rule 601, "Casting Spells.") While a spell is on the stack, any X in its mana cost equals the announced value. While an activated ability is on the stack, any X in its activation cost equals the announced value.
**'''107.3c''' If a spell or activated ability has an {{X}}, [-X], or X in its cost and/or its text, and the value of X is defined by the text of that spell or ability, then that’s the value of X while that spell or ability is on the stack. The controller of that spell or ability doesn’t get to choose the value. Note that the value of X may change while that spell or ability is on the stack.
**'''107.3b''' If a player is casting a spell that has an {{X}} in its mana cost, the value of X isn't defined by the text of that spell, and an effect lets that player cast that spell while paying neither its mana cost nor an alternative cost that includes X, then the only legal choice for X is 0. This doesn't apply to effects that only reduce a cost, even if they reduce it to zero. See rule 601, "Casting Spells."
**'''107.3d''' If a cost associated with a special action, such as a suspend cost or a morph cost, has an {{X}} or an X in it, the value of X is chosen by the player taking the special action as he or she pays that cost..
**'''107.3c''' If a spell or activated ability has an {{X}}, [-X], or X in its cost and/or its text, and the value of X is defined by the text of that spell or ability, then that's the value of X while that spell or ability is on the stack. The controller of that spell or ability doesn't get to choose the value. Note that the value of X may change while that spell or ability is on the stack.
**'''107.3e''' Sometimes X appears in the text of a spell or ability but not in a mana cost, alternative cost, additional cost, or activation cost. If the value of X isn’t defined, the controller of the spell or ability chooses the value of X at the appropriate time (either as it’s put on the stack or as it resolves).
**'''107.3d''' If a cost associated with a special action, such as a suspend cost or a morph cost, has an {{X}} or an X in it, the value of X is chosen by the player taking the special action as he or she pays that cost.
**'''107.3f''' If a card in any zone other than the stack has an {{X}} in its mana cost, the value of {X} is treated as 0, even if the value of X is defined somewhere within its text.
**'''107.3e''' Sometimes X appears in the text of a spell or ability but not in a mana cost, alternative cost, additional cost, or activation cost. If the value of X isn't defined, the controller of the spell or ability chooses the value of X at the appropriate time (either as it’s put on the stack or as it resolves).
**'''107.3g''' If an effect instructs a player to pay an object’s mana cost that includes {{X}}, the value of X is treated as 0 unless the object is a spell on the stack. In that case, the value of X is the value chosen or determined for it as the spell was cast.
**'''107.3f''' If a card in any zone other than the stack has an {{X}} in its mana cost, the value of {{X}} is treated as 0, even if the value of X is defined somewhere within its text.
**'''107.3h''' All instances of X on an object have the same value at any given time.
**'''107.3g''' All instances of X on an object have the same value at any given time.
**'''107.3i''' Some objects use the letter Y in addition to the letter X. Y follows the same rules as X.
**'''107.3h''' Some objects use the letter Y in addition to the letter X. Y follows the same rules as X.
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Revision as of 08:21, 20 March 2015

For the Core Set, see 10th Edition.

On a card X can mean two different things:

  • In the casting cost, {X} is a variable mana cost of a spell. [1]
  • In a text box it means a variable, such as "Gain X life" or "Deal X damage" which is usually based on the {X} in the mana cost of the spell. [2]

Rules

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Examples

Rulings

  • If a spell or ability has a cost with an “{X}” in it, the value of X must be announced as part of playing the spell or ability. (See rule 409, “Playing Spells and Activated Abilities.”) While the spell or ability is on the stack, the {X} in its mana cost equals the amount announced as part of playing the spell or ability. If a card in any other zone has {X} in its mana cost, the amount is treated as 0. If you’re playing a spell that has {X} in its mana cost and an effect lets you play it without paying any cost that includes {X}, the only legal choice for {X} is 0. This does not apply to effects that only reduce a cost, even if they reduce it to zero. See rule 409, “Playing Spells and Activated Abilities.”
  • If a cost associated with a special action, such as a suspend cost or a morph cost, has an “{X}” in it, the value of {X} is chosen by the player taking the special action as he or she pays that cost.
  • In triggered abilities, X is defined when the ability resolves. It may be defined by the text of the ability, by a keyword ability of the card, or by the trigger event. See rule 410, “Handling Triggered Abilities.”
  • In other cases, X is defined by the text of a spell or ability. If X isn’t defined, the controller of the spell or ability chooses the value of X. All Xs on an object have the same value.

Trivia

See also and Numbers and symbols

References

  1. ↑ Magic Arcana (December 04, 2003). "100 X-cellent mana costs". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  2. ↑ Mark Rosewater (July 23, 2007). "The X Files". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Magic Arcana (January 26, 2004). "The return of Fireball". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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