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Arcane Melee

Blue

3 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Arcane Melee, The List printing
The List PLST · No. C13-29 2023-06-23

Card text

{4}{U}
Enchantment
Instant and sorcery spells cost {2} less to cast.
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EDHREC rank #11736 Rare Not on the Reserved List
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The 3 printings

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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ✓ Legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ∅ Not legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ✓ Legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

4 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

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 · Wizards of the Coast

Arcane Melee can reduce alternative costs such as miracle costs.

2012-05-01 · Wizards of the Coast

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 · Wizards of the Coast

Arcane Melee can’t reduce the colored mana requirement of an instant or sorcery spell.

2012-05-01 · Wizards of the Coast

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