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When playing a card with Hidden, do you have to pay both the energy cost and the power cost, or does Hidden remove both costs?

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FAQ #6234·asked by 123415542873849858·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: When you play a card with Hidden, you ignore both the energy cost and the power cost printed in the top left corner of the card. You only pay the 1 recycle cost to put it into Hidden.

Sequence:

  • From hand to Hidden: Pay only 1 recycle cost
  • Activate from Hidden to battlefield: Pay nothing (activate for free)
  • From hand directly to play (not using Hidden): Pay the full printed cost (energy and power)

Nuances:

  • Some Hidden cards like Block don't have a power cost printed, which can cause confusion about whether power costs are waived by Hidden, but the rule applies universally to all costs in the top left corner
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