(2025-10-02) To determine a spell's total cost, start with the mana cost (or an alternative cost if another card's effect allows you to pay one instead), add any cost increases (such as kicker), then apply any cost reductions
Once you have a solid base of mana and (ideally) some card draw abilities, you can start looking for one of your combos to set up
I have attended and still attend many Magic: The Gathering conventions and events, where I buy thousands of cards, from Lightning Bolt to Black Lotus
"The card is of standard size, finished with a beautiful holo effect, and has the card name "#3 Trainer
But unless you've got enough creatures on board to win with a Halo Fountain, you're not realistically getting to 15 loyalty counters without your opponents interfering first