Mana Value
3
Rarity
rare
Opal Guardian
Enchantment
Card Text
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.
Set
Time Spiral
(TSP)
EDHREC Rank
#29,116
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.
Wotc — August 01, 2008
Guardian's effect doesn't wear off.
Wotc — September 25, 2006
After the triggered ability resolves, Opal Guardian is no longer an enchantment.
Wotc — September 25, 2006
A face-down creature spell will cause Opal Guardian's ability to trigger (if it's an enchantment).
Wotc — September 25, 2006
AI Card Explanation
Click "Generate Explanation" to get an AI-powered breakdown of this card, including how it works, ability explanations, common questions, and gameplay tips.
Generating explanation...
This may take a few seconds