When I play Get Excited, do I have to discard first then play or do I not discard right away?

When you play Get Excited!, you do not discard a card right away.

According to the RiftJudge FAQs for Get Excited!, the discard is not a cost; it is part of the spell's resolution. Here is the sequence of play:

1. Cast: You play Get Excited! and declare your target.
2. Chain: The spell is placed on the chain.
3. React: Your opponent has the opportunity to react (e.g., by using a defensive spell or ability).
4. Resolve: If the spell resolves, you then choose and discard a card from your hand. You deal damage to the target equal to the Energy cost of the discarded card.

Important Nuances:

• No Discard on Counter: Because the discard happens during resolution, if Get Excited! is countered (e.g., by Defy or Windwall), it does not resolve, and you do not have to discard a card.
• Information: Your opponent will not know how much damage Get Excited! will deal until it is already resolving and it is too late for them to react to the damage amount.
• Invalid Targets: If your target is removed or becomes invalid before Get Excited! resolves, the spell still resolves, and you must still discard a card (though no damage will be dealt).