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When countering a spell with Defy, does it check the printed cost or the cost after reductions?

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FAQ #7172·asked by 436037962942251018·January 4, 2026·Rules v1.4·Asked before Vendetta
Answer

Ruling: Defy checks the printed cost of a spell, not the cost after reductions.

Nuances:

  • Even if Splitting Skies is reduced to 3 energy cost, Defy cannot counter it because Splitting Skies has a printed cost of 4 or more
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