Lively Dirge

Apr 12, 2024 · You choose the modes as you cast the spell with spree. Once modes are chosen, they can’t be changed.

Apr 12, 2024 · You can’t choose the same mode more than once.

Apr 12, 2024 · If a spell with spree is copied, the effect that creates the copy may allow you to choose new targets. You cannot choose new modes.

Apr 12, 2024 · The second mode doesn’t target any cards. You choose which ones you’re returning as Lively Dirge is resolving. You may choose the one you put into the graveyard with the first mode, if applicable, or ones that were already there. By the time Lively Dirge has started resolving, it’s too late for anyone to respond to it.

Apr 12, 2024 · Each additional cost and associated mode in the text box is also preceded with a + indicator. These symbols also have no rules meaning and serve only to remind players that the listed costs are additional costs.

Apr 12, 2024 · You must choose at least one of the listed modes and pay its associated additional cost in order to cast a spell with spree.

Apr 12, 2024 · If all targets for the chosen modes become illegal before a spell with spree resolves, the spell won’t resolve and none of its effects will happen. If at least one target is still legal, the spell will resolve but will have no effect on any illegal targets.

Apr 12, 2024 · No player can cast spells or activate abilities in between the modes of a resolving spell. Any abilities that trigger won’t be put onto the stack until the spell is done resolving.

If the mana cost of a card in your graveyard includes {X}, X is 0 for the purpose of determining its mana value.