(2021-03-19) To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost (such as a flashback cost) you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions
To keep the pain train going we have some topdeck manipulation with cards like Nightveil Sprite and granting Yuriko and friends evasion with Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
But in terms of MTG mechanics, it does click into place as his schtick pretty quickly
To discard, you choose a card from your hand and put it into your graveyard without applying any of its effects
It then let any additional mana creatures left behind come out at no cost, and it got there in time to set up the cards with assisting and smooth out the deck, with the speed boost allowing you to invest in more expensive cards than could otherwise be justified
Lastly, as with all other rebalances, players will not be receiving wildcard reimbursement for these changes