(6/1/2011) As you cast a spell or activate an activated ability with one or more Phyrexian mana symbols in its cost, you choose how to pay for each Phyrexian mana symbol at the same time you would choose modes or choose a value for X
Great for fans of action, adventure, and creativity
Sure, it only gives you red mana that you have to spend by the end of your turn, but if that means you can start chaining spells on turn 4 instead of turn 5, youll usually be very happy with that tradeoff
it also brings Magic and FINAL FANTASY together: Commune spells, like Commune with Nature or Commune with the Gods, look at cards on the top of your library to find something and put it into your hand
While it requires a bit of wheeling and dealing, you can likely talk opponents into letting you have whatever you want if theres a more obvious threat on the table