None of Elderwood Scion’s abilities affect abilities that target it.
2012-06-01 • wotc
Aura spells require a target when they are cast. Elderwood Scion’s cost-reduction ability will affect Aura spells cast targeting it.
2012-06-01 • wotc
Spells you cast that target Elderwood Scion will cost {2} less to cast even if those spells have additional targets. The same is true for spells your opponents cast costing {2} more.
2012-06-01 • wotc
Elderwood Scion’s cost-reduction ability can’t reduce the colored mana requirement of a spell.
2012-06-01 • wotc
Elderwood Scion’s cost-reduction ability can apply to any cost of a spell, including additional or alternative costs.