Metamorphosis

Oracle Text

As an additional cost to cast this spell, sacrifice a creature.

Add X mana of any one color, where X is 1 plus the sacrificed creature's converted mana cost. Spend this mana only to cast creature spells.

Card Rulings

10/4/2004 This mana may be used on additional costs to cast the spell, such as Kicker.
4/15/2013 You must sacrifice exactly one creature to cast this spell; you cannot cast it without sacrificing a creature, and you cannot sacrifice additional creatures.
4/15/2013 Players can only respond once this spell has been cast and all its costs have been paid. No one can try to destroy the creature you sacrificed to prevent you from casting this spell.