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Ancient Stone Idol

From March of the Machine Commander set

Ancient Stone Idol

Ancient Stone Idol

Artifact Creature — Golem

12/12

Flash

This spell costs less to cast for each attacking creature.

Trample

When this creature dies, create a 6/12 colorless Construct artifact creature token with trample.

Rarity

Common

Set

MOC

Number

0347

Rulings

  • Ancient Stone Idol's cost is reduced for each attacking creature, not just creatures attacking you. It even counts your attacking creatures.
  • If there are enough attacking creatures, Ancient Stone Idol's cost can be reduced to .
  • The total cost to cast a spell is locked in before you pay that cost. For example, if you control five attacking creatures, including one you can sacrifice to add , Ancient Stone Idol costs to cast. Then you can sacrifice the creature when you activate mana abilities just before paying the cost, and it still costs only to cast.