If I play Skysplitter as my 2nd card when Darius Trifarian is on my board, will Skysplitter's cost be reduced by the +2 power from Darius?

Ruling: No, Skysplitter's cost will not be reduced by the +2 power from Darius Trifarian. You determine and pay the cost before the card has been played.

Sequence:

• Cost is determined and paid
• Card is played
• Darius Trifarian's buff applies

Nuances:

• The power buff from Darius only applies after Skysplitter enters play, so it cannot affect its own cost reduction calculation