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"Cost matters" was a theme in ''[[Scourge]]'' that encouraged players to use spells with high | "Cost matters" was a theme in ''[[Scourge]]'' that encouraged players to use spells with high mana values. In addition to providing numerous creatures and other spells with mana values 6 or greater, several cards were printed that enhanced or facilitated them. | ||
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Revision as of 07:26, 28 March 2021
The mana value of an object is an integer greater than or equal to zero. It's a number that determines the quantity of mana in a mana cost.
History
Mana value was known as converted mana cost (CMC) from Sixth Edition to Time Spiral Remastered, and casting cost in sets prior to Sixth Edition. The term "mana value" was introduced in Strixhaven: School of Mages.[1][2]
Rules
From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)
- Converted Mana Cost (Obsolete)
- An obsolete term for mana value. Cards printed with this term have received errata in the Oracle card reference.
It is determined by converting each colored mana symbol in the spell's mana cost to 1 (unless it is one of the hybrid mana symbols 
, each of which has a value of 2), then adding the results to the generic mana cost of the spell. (For example, spells with mana costs of 
and 
both have a Mana Value of 3.)
The only case in which a spell's mana value can ever vary is for spells with 
in the mana cost. When an object with X in the mana cost is on the stack, X equals whatever value was chosen for it when it was put on the stack. In any other location, X equals 0.
Odd or even mana cost
Some cards care about if the mana value is odd or even.
- Ashling's Prerogative (Lorwyn)*
- Void Winnower (Battle for Zendikar)*
- Extinction Event (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths)*
- Gyruda, Doom of Depths (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths)
- Lavabrink Venturer (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths)*
- Obosh, the Preypiercer (Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths)
^* Features the reminder text: zero is even.
Cost matters
- Scryfall search: oracle:"converted mana cost"
"Cost matters" was a theme in Scourge that encouraged players to use spells with high mana values. In addition to providing numerous creatures and other spells with mana values 6 or greater, several cards were printed that enhanced or facilitated them.
References
- ↑ Blake Rasmussen (February 18, 2021). "The First Lesson: Introduction to Strixhaven". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Magic Esports (February 18, 2021). "A small update in MTGStrixhaven". Twitter.