Nope, you can't take advantage of spells with replicate. You can only take advantage of copies when the effect creating them specifically states that you cast them. For example, Spellweaver Volute and Chandra Ablaze's ultimate work with Leyline of Lightning, whereas a leveled-up Echo Mage doesn't.
Posted By:
Falgorn
(9/12/2010 3:43:05 PM)
Good with War Elemental. Pay the one and he doesn't sac, making him easy to keep around without an instant spell. Add in leyline of punishment or stigma lasher and you'll be happy to knock off any health. I'm sure this is at 2.5ish because people didn't actually use it.
Posted By:
blurrymadness
(1/8/2011 2:58:44 AM)
Pretty bad compared to other leylines... 1 for 1 damage is pretty meh burn, early game it encourages tapping out which is a reckless playstyle, late game you're playing red so you don't have many cards in hand and it won't get much use.
Posted By:
Sothasil
(6/17/2011 3:58:35 AM)
Only 1 damage? No creatures? More like Leyline of Static Electricity.
Posted By:
TheHandyman
(9/19/2011 10:38:01 AM)
Here is why this card is good. Check out Lightning Bolt, Shock, and Burst Lightning. According to Wizards 1 cmc is worth 2-3 damage but 4 burn damage is worth 5 cmc in the case of Burst Lightning at instant speed or 5 damage for 5cmc at Sorcery speed. How about 4 damage for 2cmc at instant speed? Doesn't sound to bad now not to mention no matter what you cast you can guarantee you ping your opponents life total for one and that can make a difference especially if you aren't pulling all the cards you want or don't have the mana to play every card you want. Not to mention this was originally a Ravnica card. Pair this up with two Gelectrodes and your 1{R} Lightning bolt for 3 becomes a 2{R} torrent for 8 damage.
Posted By:
alphagprime
(2/16/2012 3:43:47 PM)
Pretty underrated in a dedicated burn deck. One life for {1} and no cards is a pretty decent deal. It's swung a few games for me. 4/5
Posted By:
dingophone
(3/7/2012 10:07:15 AM)
2/1/2006 You may pay the {1} only once per spell.
That's straight from the rulings, just thought i would clear it up for you all.
Posted By:
iHeartMtg
(3/13/2012 3:57:36 PM)
It's a bit like the new Extort mechanic.
Posted By:
azure_drake222222
(2/3/2013 9:13:37 AM)
Use this with Grinning Ignus and you have a cheap hecatomb
Other than that you could make a interesting artifact deck with ornis and memnites
Posted By:
Buderus
(5/18/2013 6:55:50 PM)
If you replicate a spell, you can't pay an extra mana. Replicated or otherwise copied spells and abilities aren't cast or activated, see the "copying objects" rules on MTG Salvation Wiki
Posted By:
Xenocide1337
(5/29/2013 12:05:46 PM)