Why did they change CMC to mana value?

The Switch: When and Why CMC Changed to Mana Value It replaced the terms “casting cost” and “total casting cost” that had been used ever since the start of the game. CMC is a pretty technical name for what it’s representing, and game designers are always looking to find ways to simplify game terms for new players.

What is the CMC of transformed cards?

The new rule is that the converted mana cost of the back face of a double-faced card is the same as its front face’s, unless it’s a copy (C.R. 202.3b). This rule applies only to double-faced cards. Engineered Explosives has a converted mana cost of 0 (C.R.

What is the difference between CMC and mana value?

“Mana value” was originally known as “casting cost” or “total casting cost” prior to Sixth Edition. With the Sixth Edition rules changes, “casting cost” became “converted mana cost” (or “CMC” for short). The term “mana value” was introduced in Strixhaven: School of Mages.

Do lands have a CMC?

Lands have no mana cost, and the CMC of an object that has no mana cost is 0.

Does Commander tax increase CMC?

The ‘tax’ doesn’t increase the converted mana cost, it’s just an additional cost.

Do werewolves have CMC?

Only exception is Soul Foundry, but the werewolf doesn’t have CMC 0 at that time.

What is CMC magic?

Mana cost can mean the mana component of any cost, but when used technically or in card text, it means the default cost to cast a spell as defined on its card.

Can Sun Titan bring back lands?

Yes. Sun Titan says “Permanent with cmc less than three” so you can put a land (Permanent with cmc of 0) onto the battlefield.

Does first sliver Cascade twice?

If The First Sliver’s own cascade ability lets you cast another Sliver card, that Sliver won’t have cascade. If a spell has multiple instances of cascade (for example, if you cast a second The First Sliver), each instance of cascade triggers and resolves separately.

Can you double cascade?

Yes. The way it works is, two separate cascade triggers go on the stack when you cast a spell. One resolves before the other, and the spell it casts resolves before the second cascade trigger resolves.

Can you counter a Commander?

A Commander that is cast from the command zone can be countered in the same manner as if it had been cast from your hand. This is what makes Hinder and other similar cards so valuable in decks that can suport them. If a Commander becomes returned to your hand by a spell such as Unsummon, it must go to your hand.