Phyrexian hybrid mana

Phyrexian Hybrid Mana
Mechanic
Introduced	Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
Last used	Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
Statistics	1 card 100%
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Phyrexian hybrid mana is — as the name implies — hybrid mana and Phyrexian mana at the same time. It can be payed in three different ways, by paying either one of the two colors or 2 life. It was introduced in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty on Tamiyo, Compleated Sage.

Description

Compleation is the process by which one becomes Phyrexian.

History

Tamiyo, Compleated Sage debuted hybrid Phyrexian mana along with the compleated keyword ability. Paying life allows you cast Tamiyo perhaps a turn sooner, but she'll enter with two fewer loyalty counters.

Rules

From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

Hybrid Card

A card with one or more hybrid mana symbols in its mana cost. See rule 202.2f.

From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

Hybrid Mana Symbols

A mana symbol that represents a cost that can be paid in one of two ways. See rule 107.4.

Rulings

• You choose whether to pay colored mana or 2 life as you begin to cast the spell, at the same time you would choose modes or a value for X in a spell.
• A hybrid Phyrexian mana symbol is counted the same way as a normal mana symbol when determining the mana value of a card. Specifically, Tamiyo's mana value is always 5, even if you pay and 2 life to cast her.
• Phyrexian is not a color nor a type of mana, and players cannot add Phyrexian mana. It's just a symbol that gives you another way to pay for a spell or ability.