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Veiled Serpent

Blue

2 printings listed in our catalog, from newest to oldest.

Veiled Serpent, Dominaria Remastered printing
Dominaria Remastered DMR · No. 72 2023-01-13

Card text

{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.)
Keywords: Cycling
EDHREC rank #28317 Common Not on the Reserved List
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The 2 printings

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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 ✓ 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

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

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

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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