If I were to counter the hydra with {Plasm Capture} would I also get the x value or just two mana
{Savageborn Hydra}
You would only get the two. X counts as 0 when determining converted mana cost.
Actually while a card is on the stack X is equal to how much is paid. Anywhere but the stack X is equal to 0
202.3b
You are correct giggle. It states on {Plasm Capture} rulings that you gain the value of X. If someone casts {Fireball} to deal 5 damage, you would gain 6 mana (5+ R)
RESOLVED
Sounds legit, giggle.
"Converted mana cost"
From Gatherer:
Rulings
4/15/2013 If the countered spell had {X} in its mana cost, include the value chosen for that X when determining how much mana to add to your pool. For example, if you counter a spell that costs {X}{R} with X equal to 5, you'll add six mana to your mana pool.
Giggle is correct.
Quote from: Giggleflat on May 25, 2013, 12:15:03 PM
Actually while a card is on the stack X is equal to how much is paid. Anywhere but the stack X is equal to 0
202.3b
This works with any x valued card right
Sleep deprivation = bad answers.
Sorry about that, guys. Not sure what I was thinking there! Thanks for cleaning up after my poor answer :P
Quote from: Mozilla butcher on May 25, 2013, 03:11:36 PM
Quote from: Giggleflat on May 25, 2013, 12:15:03 PM
Actually while a card is on the stack X is equal to how much is paid. Anywhere but the stack X is equal to 0
202.3b
This works with any x valued card right
Correct. Unless otherwise stated, no card is an exception to the rules!
{Plasm Capture}ing a {Sphinx's Revelation} is into my own is so much fun.