Name
Ajani's Response
Mana Cost
Type
Instant
Set
Secrets of Strixhaven
Rarity
Common
Text
This spell costs less to cast if it targets a tapped creature.
Destroy target creature.
Flavor Text
Ajani no longer wanted to swing his axe in battle, but nothing came easier to him than defending those who needed protection.
Number
#6
Legal Formats
Alchemy | Brawl | Commander | Duel | Future | Gladiator | Historic | Legacy | Modern | Oathbreaker | Pauper | Pauper Commander | Pioneer | Standard | Standard Brawl | Timeless | Vintage
Availability
Arena | Magic Online | Paper
Rulings
(20/03/2026)
To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions (such as that of Ajani's Response's first ability). The mana value of the spell is determined by only its mana cost, no matter what the total cost to cast that spell was.
Artist
April Prime
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