Plasm capture, savageborn hydra

[5/9 Turtle]

If I were to counter the hydra with  {Plasm Capture} would I also get the x value or just two mana

{Savageborn Hydra}

[Keyeto]

You would only get the two. X counts as 0 when determining converted mana cost.

[Giggle the Draco Genius]

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

[Kagain123]

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

[Paraluke]

Sounds legit, giggle.

[Double-O-Scotch]

"Converted mana cost"

[Gorzo]

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.

[5/9 Turtle]

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

[Keyeto]

Sleep deprivation = bad answers.

Sorry about that, guys. Not sure what I was thinking there! Thanks for cleaning up after my poor answer

[Keyeto]

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!

[prayos]

 {Plasm Capture}ing a  {Sphinx's Revelation} is into my own is so much fun.