Arcane Melee

Avacyn Restored (AVR) #44 · Rare · Enchantment

Mana cost: {4}{U}

Instant and sorcery spells cost {2} less to cast.

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Illustrated by Jaime Jones · Released May 4, 2012

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2012-05-01 · wotc — The cost to cast an instant or sorcery spell with one generic mana in its mana cost will be reduced by {1}. For example, an instant spell with a mana cost of {1}{G} would cost {G} to cast.
2012-05-01 · wotc — Arcane Melee can reduce alternative costs such as miracle costs.
2012-05-01 · wotc — If there are additional costs to cast a spell, such as a kicker cost or a cost imposed by another effect (such as Thalia, Guardian of Thraben’s ability), apply those increases before applying cost reductions.
2012-05-01 · wotc — Arcane Melee can’t reduce the colored mana requirement of an instant or sorcery spell.