Veiled Serpent

Enchantment

Illustrated by Bob Eggleton

F

EDHREC Rank #28,021

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 (, Discard this card: Draw a card.)

Rulings (4)

A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature can attack, and its tap 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.

Aug 1, 2008

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

Oct 4, 2004

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

Oct 4, 2004