Opal Guardian
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SetTSP
Collector #30
Released2006-10-06
Rarityrare
ArtistChristopher Rush
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗

Opal Guardian

RareColour IDMV 3
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.
Card capabilities
EnchantmentProtection
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Other printings
This is the only English printing.
Rulings (4)
wotc1 Aug 2008
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.
wotc25 Sept 2006
Guardian's effect doesn't wear off.
wotc25 Sept 2006
A face-down creature spell will cause Opal Guardian's ability to trigger (if it's an enchantment).
wotc25 Sept 2006
After the triggered ability resolves, Opal Guardian is no longer an enchantment.