mtg converted mana cost

[Leafy]

what does converted mana cost mean in magic

[seba1983]

its how much mana the card costs regardless of what color is needed. an aftrifact thet cost 3 will have a converted mana cost of 3. a creature that costs 2G will also have a converted mana cost of 3. a spell that costs 1UB will also have a converted mana cost of 3.