Fireball

Sorcery, XR (1)
Fireball deals X damage divided evenly, rounded down, among any number of target creatures and/or players.
As an additional cost to play Fireball, pay {1} for each target beyond the first.¹
Illus. Mark Tedin

Crystal Keep Rulings Summaries

• If split for multiple targets, each target can receive only one of the splits. You may not multiply target something. [bethmo 1994/06/01]
• If the damage to creatures is redirected to the player (via Jade Monolith or other effect), the damage from the Fireball can all be prevented with one use of a Circle of Protection. The trick is that all damage from one use of a spell/ability can be prevented at once. [WotC Rules Team 1996/10/03]
• The mana spent for extra targets is not part of the mana cost. It's an extra cost. [D'Angelo 2005/12/01]
• Note - Also see X Costs, Rule G24.1.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy, Extended Banned in Standard
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