Non-Numerical Variable

If a non-numerical variable (such as a letter or other symbol) is defined to have a numerical value (such as a card ability assigning a value to ‘X’), treat that variable as the defined value. If the variable is not defined (for instance, if the ability defining it has been blanked), treat that variable as being equal to 0.

• For costs involving the letter X, the value of X is defined by card ability or player choice, after which the amount paid may be modified by effects without changing the value of X.

See also

• Base Value
• Dash (Value)
• Printed
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