Mono Green deck question
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Posted on Oct. 29, 2010, 4:58 p.m. by djdauenbaugh
I'm prototyping a mono green elf deck with khalni hydras. The question I have is, if Fierce Empath is the third creature card to hit the battlefield, can it still pull a Khalni Hydra ? Issue: Khalni's cost is reduced by one forest for each green creature you control, if fierce empath is the third creature to hit the battlefield on my side, then I only have to pay 5 to cast khalni. How would this work exactly?
djdauenbaugh says... #3
Thank you for the clarification, I really appreciate it. That definitely helps with the strategy for me.
October 31, 2010 9:02 a.m.
The CMC of Khalni Hydra would still be 8 to search so the answer to be Yes to searching it out with a Fierce Empath .
Getting it into play or casting it is only when the cost of the creature would be reduced as per the rule of the card.
October 31, 2010 3:21 p.m.
djdauenbaugh says... #5
Thank you all for your help. I appreciate it. If you want to check out the deck, its Elves breed craziness, any comments would be helpful.
mercvii says... #2
The hydra's ability doesn't change it's converted mana cost. It just allows you to pay less than the converted mana cost during casting if certain conditions are met. Therefore, you should be able to tutor it with fierce empath. Hope that makes sense!
October 29, 2010 6:26 p.m.