Hazoret's Monument — ruling 1

Each Monument has one ability that reduces the cost of creature spells of a certain color, and a triggered ability that triggers whenever you cast any creature spell—not just a creature spell of that color.

Hazoret's Monument — ruling 2

A creature spell that's multiple colors is each of those colors. For example, Ahn-Crop Champion is a white creature and a green creature, so it can benefit from either Oketra's Monument or Rhonas's Monument—or both at once.

Hazoret's Monument — ruling 3

To determine the total cost of a creature spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the creature remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.

Hazoret's Monument — ruling 4

Each Monument's triggered ability triggers as the creature spell is cast and resolves before that creature spell resolves. The ability will resolve even if that creature spell is countered.

Hazoret's Monument : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Hazoret's Monument is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

Red creature spells you cast cost less to cast. Whenever you cast a creature spell, you may discard a card. If you do, draw a card.

Complete guide

Hazoret's Monument is a powerful legendary artifact that provides both mana efficiency and card filtering for red decks. Part of the Amonkhet monument cycle, it rewards you for filling your deck with creatures by smoothing out your draws and accelerating your board presence.

What it Does

Hazoret's Monument has two distinct abilities. First, it reduces the cost of red creature spells you cast by {1}. Second, whenever you cast any creature spell (regardless of its color), you have the option to discard a card to draw a new one. This combination allows you to empty your hand quickly and find the specific threats or answers you need.

How it Resolves Step by Step

When you cast a creature spell, the cost reduction is applied during the 'Determining Total Cost' step. Once you finish casting the spell, the Monument's second ability triggers and goes on the stack on top of the creature spell. You choose whether to discard and draw during the resolution of this trigger. Importantly, this all happens while the creature is still a spell on the stack; you will loot before the creature actually enters the battlefield.

Common Mistakes

A frequent error is thinking the triggered ability only works for red creatures. Actually, the loot effect triggers for any creature spell you cast, even colorless ones. Another mistake is assuming the cost reduction changes the mana value of the spell; the mana value remains the same as printed on the card, even if you paid less to cast it. Finally, remember that the discard is optional—you don't have to discard if your hand is perfect.

When to Play It

This artifact is best in aggressive or mid-range decks that rely on a high density of creatures. It is particularly effective when you have excess lands or situational cards in hand that you want to cycle away for more impactful threats. Because it is legendary, you usually only want one on the battlefield at a time.

Interaction examples

Filtering Your Hand

Arcane Signet

If you have Hazoret's Monument on the battlefield and cast a creature, the loot ability triggers. You can discard a card like Arcane Signet if you already have enough mana sources, allowing you to draw a fresh card to find a more useful spell for the current board state.

Speeding Up Equipment

Swiftfoot Boots

While Hazoret's Monument does not reduce the cost of Swiftfoot Boots (since it is an artifact, not a red creature), casting a creature while the Monument is out lets you loot. This helps you dig through your deck faster to find your equipment, and the mana saved on your red creatures leaves you with more mana available to pay the equip cost of the Boots.

Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.

How it works : Hazoret's Monument

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1April 18, 2017· Wizards of the Coast
Each Monument has one ability that reduces the cost of creature spells of a certain color, and a triggered ability that triggers whenever you cast any creature spell—not just a creature spell of that color.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#2April 18, 2017· Wizards of the Coast
A creature spell that's multiple colors is each of those colors. For example, Ahn-Crop Champion is a white creature and a green creature, so it can benefit from either Oketra's Monument or Rhonas's Monument—or both at once.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#3April 18, 2017· Wizards of the Coast
To determine the total cost of a creature spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying, add any cost increases, then apply any cost reductions. The mana value of the creature remains unchanged, no matter what the total cost to cast it was.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#4April 18, 2017· Wizards of the Coast
Each Monument's triggered ability triggers as the creature spell is cast and resolves before that creature spell resolves. The ability will resolve even if that creature spell is countered.
No other card is named in this ruling.