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Veil of Birds

Blue

1 printing listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Veil of Birds, Urza's Saga printing
Urza's Saga USG · No. 106 1998-10-12

Card text

{U}
Enchantment
When an opponent casts a spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 1/1 Bird creature with flying.
When wind marries sky, even the bride's veil sings her praises.
EDHREC rank #28719 Common Not on the Reserved List
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Standard ∅ Not legal
Pioneer ∅ Not legal
Modern ∅ Not legal
Legacy ✓ Legal
Vintage ✓ Legal
Pauper ✓ Legal
Commander ✓ Legal
Oathbreaker ✓ Legal
Brawl ∅ Not legal
Historic ∅ Not legal
Timeless ∅ Not legal
Alchemy ∅ Not legal
Explorer ∅ Not legal
Gladiator ∅ Not legal
Penny ∅ Not legal
Duel ✓ Legal

Official rulings

4 rulings · in English, source Scryfall

It triggers when the spell is cast, which means it becomes a creature before that spell resolves.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered.

2004-10-04 · Wizards of the Coast

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 · Wizards of the Coast

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