To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying (such as a flashback cost), add any cost increases (such as kicker costs), then apply any cost reductions (such as that of The Water Crystal's first ability)
Players can respond to the ability knowing which mode was chosen
Mix all of that together, then add a sprinkling of the stock problems that publisher Ravensburger had with The First Chapter, where demand far exceeded supply for several months after release, and you have the perfect recipe for very valuable cards indeed
That being said, as a deck itself, its not nearly as good as the Emerald/Steel deck that came out this set
IDEAL FOR TRADING AND COMMUNITY PLAY: With multiple booster packs in one display box, players can share, trade, and explore card options togethersupporting local playgroups, family sessions, and social gameplay