To determine the total cost of a spell, start with the mana cost or alternative cost you're paying (such as a flashback cost), add any cost increases (such as kicker costs), then apply any cost reductions (such as that of Cid's first ability)
Here are some great Amber cards to keep an eye out for that fulfill both categories
That's because these cards are all reprints of existing Magic: The Gathering cards that have been given a Final Fantasy equivalent
Rapunzel Ethereal Protector Epic English Official image These are affiliate links we may earn commission from - Learn More Name Rapunzel Card Type Version Ethereal Protector Ink Cost 3 Inkwell Strength 3 Willpower 3 Lore 2 Ink Color Rarity Card ID 222/204 Set Keywords + Abilities Card Text Boost 2 (Once during your turn, you may pay 2 to put the top card of your deck facedown under this character.) CLONK
In Magic terms, Absolute Virtue gives you protection from all opponents, which means you can't be affected by anything they control until they defeat it
This Emerald character card has a cost of five and a couple of abilities to boot