Arrow Volley Trap
Instant — Trap
Oracle Text
If four or more creatures are attacking, you may pay
rather than pay this spell's mana cost.
Arrow Volley Trap deals 5 damage divided as you choose among any number of target attacking creatures.
Rulings (4)
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Wizards of the CoastYou divide the damage as you cast Arrow Volley Trap, not as it resolves. Each target must be assigned at least 1 damage.
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Wizards of the CoastCasting a Trap by paying its alternative cost doesn’t change its mana cost or mana value. The only difference is the cost you actually pay.
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Wizards of the CoastEffects that increase or reduce the cost to cast a Trap will apply to whichever cost you chose to pay.
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Wizards of the CoastYou may ignore a Trap’s alternative cost condition and simply cast it for its normal mana cost. This is true even if its alternative cost condition has been met.