(10/2/2025) To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions
Things aren't that simple, obviously, e.g
13 Ghen, Arcanum Weaver A unique option for an enchantment commander that provides access to Mardu colors, Ghen, Arcanum Weaver is a 2/3 Human Wizard for three mana
This Golgari sorcery still shows up in Modern decks from time to time, but its not nearly as valuable now that the meta has shifted away from graveyard-focused games
Being a sorcery means that its not a one-for-one swap with Abrade , but it can be invaluable against The One Ring or creatures that just dont stay dead such as Gravecrawler