Argivian Phalanx

Rules for this card

• Affinity Rule 702.41 Glossary

  A keyword ability that reduces how much mana you need to spend to cast a spell. See rule 702.41, “Affinity.”

• Vigilance Rule 702.20 Glossary

  A keyword ability that lets a creature attack without tapping. See rule 702.20, “Vigilance.”

Rulings (2)

• September 9, 2022 · Wizards of the Coast
  Argivian Phalanx's first ability can't reduce the in its cost.
• September 9, 2022 · Wizards of the Coast
  To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions (such as that of Argivian Phalanx). The mana value of the spell is determined by only its mana cost, no matter what the total cost to cast that spell was.

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