Split cards have one *CMC* in every zone except the stack, but this card is very clearly NOT checking for CMC per the parentheses text, hence my question. This is a whole new thing they're doing.
You are right, I didn't quite catch that. As of now the comp rules don't quite handle this, I don't believe. I *assume* this means that we'll get an update upon release explicitly defining a spells mana cost in all zones other than the stack as the sum of all the mana symbols on the card (but phrased much better).
Split cards *shouldn't* give 2 counters, because the spell only has *one* mana cost in every zone besides the stack, but they're still a fantastic way to stock your graveyard with multiple distinct mana costs at the same point on your curve (i.e. playing Footlight Fiend and Duress giving you 2 one drops that can both be cast for a single black mana but count independently for this guy).
This is so bizarre...but it seems pretty good. Especially with the split cards and hybrid mana cards in standard, it's not really unreasonable for this to be a 3 mana 5/5 flying deathtouch as early as turn 4 or 5.
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You are right, I didn't quite catch that. As of now the comp rules don't quite handle this, I don't believe. I *assume* this means that we'll get an update upon release explicitly defining a spells mana cost in all zones other than the stack as the sum of all the mana symbols on the card (but phrased much better).