Sedraxis Alchemist

Creature - Zombie Wizard 2/2, 2B (3)
When Sedraxis Alchemist enters the battlefield, if you control a blue permanent, return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.¹
The problem with a liquid that can dissolve anything is finding something to carry it in.
Illus. Karl Kopinski

Gatherer Card Rulings [Nov 2009]

• 2/1/2009: The "intervening 'if' clause" means that (1) the ability won't trigger at all unless you control a permanent of the specified color, and (2) the ability will do nothing unless you control a permanent of the specified color at the time it resolves.
• 2/1/2009: This ability isn't optional. When Sedraxis Alchemist enters the battlefield, if you control a blue permanent and no other player controls a nonland permanent, you'll have to target a nonland permanent you control.

Format Legality	Legal in Vintage, Legacy, Extended, Standard, MTGO Classic
Printings (1/9)	Conflux (Common)