Hidden Gibbons
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SetULG
Collector #104
Released1999-02-15
Rarityrare
ArtistUna Fricker
LanguageEN
Layoutnormal
ScryfallOpen ↗

Hidden Gibbons

RareColour IDMV 1
Enchantment
When an opponent casts an instant spell, if this permanent is an enchantment, it becomes a 4/4 Ape creature.
Card capabilities
Enchantment
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
The ability triggers when the spell is cast, so it becomes a creature before the spell resolves.
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.
wotc4 Oct 2004
When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment.
wotc4 Oct 2004
It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered.