Scriv, the Obligator

Scriv, the Obligator

{2}{W}{B}Legendary Creature — Inkling Bird2/3

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Flying, deathtouch

Whenever Scriv enters or attacks, create a white Aura enchantment token named Contract attached to target creature an opponent controls. The token has enchant creature and "Whenever enchanted creature attacks, it gets +2/+0 until end of turn if it's attacking one of your opponents. Otherwise, its controller loses 2 life."

Get it in a precon

One preconstructed deck includes this card.

Keyword reminders

Deathtouch. Any amount of damage this deals to a creature is enough to destroy it. · CR 702.2 Read more →
Flying. This creature can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach. · CR 702.9 Read more →

Official rulings

  1. If the target creature is an illegal target as Scriv's last ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. The Contract token won't be created. (2026-03-20)
  2. In the rare case that the target creature is a legal target as Scriv's first ability resolves but the target creature can't legally be enchanted by the Contract token, the token won't be created at all. (2026-03-20)

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