Aetherflux Reservoir

Artifact

Whenever you cast a spell, you gain 1 life for each spell you've cast this turn. Pay 50 life: This artifact deals 50 damage to any target.

"These estimates are conservative. Its true capacity may be far, far greater." —Research notes, signature illegible

Legalities

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Rulings (4)

2016-09-20 The first ability counts spells you cast earlier in the turn even if you didn't control Aetherflux Reservoir as you cast them, and even if those spells were countered.
2016-09-20 The number of spells you've cast is counted only as Aetherflux Reservoir's triggered ability resolves. For example, if you cast a spell, then respond to the triggered ability with a second spell, you'll gain 4 life total.
2016-09-20 The first ability counts the spell that caused it to trigger plus any other spells you cast earlier in the turn.
2016-09-20 Aetherflux Reservoir's first ability doesn't trigger when you cast Aetherflux Reservoir itself.