Opal Guardian magic the gathering card art
Time Spiral (tsp)
#30rare English Foil

Opal Guardian
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Enchantment

When an opponent casts a creature spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, this enchantment becomes a 3/4 Gargoyle creature with flying and protection from red.

Illustrated by Christopher Rush
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Legalities
Not Legal
standard
Not Legal
historic
Not Legal
pioneer
Legal
Modern
Legal
Legacy
Not Legal
pauper
Legal
vintage
Legal
Commander
Not Legal
brawl
Not Legal
alchemy
Rulings
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.
2008-08-01wotc
Guardian's effect doesn't wear off.
2006-09-25wotc
After the triggered ability resolves, Opal Guardian is no longer an enchantment.
2006-09-25wotc
A face-down creature spell will cause Opal Guardian's ability to trigger (if it's an enchantment).
2006-09-25wotc


Alternate Printings

Opal Guardian magic the gathering card art
Normal: $0.17 | Foil: $0.77





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