MTG Salvation

6/1/2012 None of Elderwood Scion’s abilities affect abilities that target it.

6/1/2012 Aura spells require a target when they are cast. Elderwood Scion’s cost-reduction ability will affect Aura spells cast targeting it.

6/1/2012 Spells you cast that target Elderwood Scion will cost less to cast even if those spells have additional targets. The same is true for spells your opponents cast costing more.

6/1/2012 Elderwood Scion’s cost-reduction ability can’t reduce the colored mana requirement of a spell.

6/1/2012 Elderwood Scion’s cost-reduction ability can apply to any cost of a spell, including additional or alternative costs.