Arcane Melee

The List (PLST) #C13-29 · Rare · Enchantment

Mana cost: {4}{U}

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

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Illustrated by Jaime Jones · Released June 23, 2023

Prices

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $0.25 USD (8.2%) to $2.81 USD; low $2.81 USD, high $3.06 USD.

Printings

  1. The List #C13-29 (this printing) · Rare · 2023 · $2.81 USD
  2. Commander 2013 #29 (C13) · Rare · 2013 · $0.37 USD
  3. Avacyn Restored #44 (AVR) · Rare · 2012 · $0.37 USD

Legality

Rulings

  1. 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.
  2. 2012-05-01 · wotc — Arcane Melee can reduce alternative costs such as miracle costs.
  3. 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.
  4. 2012-05-01 · wotc — Arcane Melee can’t reduce the colored mana requirement of an instant or sorcery spell.

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