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Veiled Serpent

Veiled Serpent

{2}{U}Enchantment

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.)

Official rulings

  1. It triggers when the spell is cast, which means it becomes a creature before that spell resolves. (2004-10-04)
  2. It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered. (2004-10-04)
  3. When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment. (2004-10-04)
  4. 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)

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