Witherbloom, the Balancer

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.”

• Deathtouch Rule 702.2 Glossary

  A keyword ability that causes damage dealt by an object to be especially effective. See rule 702.2, “Deathtouch.”

• Flying Rule 702.9 Glossary

  A keyword ability that restricts how a creature may be blocked. See rule 702.9, “Flying.”

Rulings (3)

• March 20, 2026 · Wizards of the Coast
  If a spell has multiple instances of affinity, each one applies. For example, if you somehow control two Witherbloom, the Balancers and no other creatures, each instant and sorcery spell you cast will cost less to cast.
• March 20, 2026 · Wizards of the Coast
  Affinity for creatures means "This spell costs less to cast for each creature you control."
• March 20, 2026 · 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. The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.

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