Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
First strike Noncreature spells cost {1} more to cast.
Rulings (4)
Mar 16, 2018 · 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. The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.
Mar 16, 2018 · Thalia's ability affects each spell that's not a creature spell, including your own.
Nov 19, 2021 · 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. The mana value of the spell remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.
Nov 19, 2021 · Thalia's ability affects each spell that's not a creature spell, including your own.
Where it’s played now
Inclusion by archetype
| Archetype | Format | Inclusion | Copies | Decks (n) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Color Taxes | Modern | 100% | 1× | 1 |
| Selesnya Zenith | Legacy | 100% | 4× | 1 |
| Death & Taxes | Legacy | 54.5% | 1–4× | 33 |
| Energy | Legacy | 36.6% | 1–3× | 82 |
| Mono White Stompy | Legacy | 25% | 4× | 8 |
| Initiative | Vintage | 6% | 1–4× | 50 |
| Boros Energy | Modern | 0.3% | 2× | 332 |