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HomeTag: Alternate costs FAQ

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Alternative Costs in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Alternative Costs in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Herko Kerghans December 22, 2025 MTG Cards, MTG Rules

An alternative cost is a cost you may pay instead of paying a spell’s mana cost when you cast it. In some cases, the spell’s own text will be very clear about it. In other cases, alternative costs are sneakier and partially hidden behind a...

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