Spire Serpent (TD2 #15)
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Spire Serpent is a common printing from Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia (TD2 #15), a Creature — Serpent. Illustrated by Johann Bodin.
Card text
Defender
Metalcraft — As long as you control three or more artifacts, this creature gets +2/+2 and can attack as though it didn't have defender.
A mirror to draw its eye, a rod to rouse its rage, and a sword to break its bonds.
Details
| Mana cost | {4}{U} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Serpent |
| Power / Toughness | 3 / 5 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Duel Decks: Mirrodin Pure vs. New Phyrexia (TD2) |
| Collector number | 15 |
| Artist | Johann Bodin |
| Released | 2011-05-14 |
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- June 1, 2011 — Spire Serpent still has defender if you control three or more artifacts, although it will be able to attack.
- June 1, 2011 — If Spire Serpent has been declared as an attacker, and you stop controlling three or more artifacts later in combat, Spire Serpent continues being an attacking creature until combat ends.
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