When you set this scheme in motion, you may pay {X}. If you do, you gain X life and draw X cards.
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15 Jun 2010
As the ability resolves, you choose a value for X and decide whether to pay {X}. If you do decide to pay {X}, it’s too late for any player to respond since the ability is already in the midst of resolving.