I searched this on the web but I didn't find a straight answer.
Can Meren of Clan Nel Toth's ability return a creature, ie Shriekmaw, to the battlefield for its evoke cost?
For example, if Meren has 2 experience counters and Shriekmaw is in its graveyard. Can Meren return it to the battlefield or does he need 5 experience counters to do so?
Btw are there any other good creatures for Meren as commander with evoke cost? Evoke seems an ability that pairs very well with Meren's ability...
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-MadMage
You are not casting the creature, just moving it from the graveyard to the battlefield (or to your hand). You can't choose an alternate casting cost such as Evoke if you're not casting the creature.
Also, a card's mana value (old "converted mana cost") is based on its mana cost on the top right corner. Meren sees Shriekmaw as a creature card with mana value/converted mana cost of 5, always.
Can Meren of Clan Nel Toth's ability return a creature, ie Shriekmaw, to the battlefield for its evoke cost?
For example, if Meren has 2 experience counters and Shriekmaw is in its graveyard. Can Meren return it to the battlefield or does he need 5 experience counters to do so?
Btw are there any other good creatures for Meren as commander with evoke cost? Evoke seems an ability that pairs very well with Meren's ability...
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-MadMage
You are not casting the creature, just moving it from the graveyard to the battlefield (or to your hand). You can't choose an alternate casting cost such as Evoke if you're not casting the creature.
Also, a card's mana value (old "converted mana cost") is based on its mana cost on the top right corner. Meren sees Shriekmaw as a creature card with mana value/converted mana cost of 5, always.