Veiled Serpent
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When an opponent casts a spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 4/4 Serpent creature with "This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island."
Cycling {2} ({2}, Discard this card: Draw a card.)
What it does
Tagged as Card draw — the jobs the deck report counts it toward.
Official rulings
- It triggers when the spell is cast, which means it becomes a creature before that spell resolves. (2004-10-04)
- It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered. (2004-10-04)
- When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment. (2004-10-04)
- A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its {T} abilities can be activated, only if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn. It doesn't matter how long the permanent has been a creature. (2008-08-01)
Printings & prices
Every set Veiled Serpent has been printed in, with the art, the finishes and the market price of each — the headline price above is the cheapest of these.
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