Hidden Gibbons

Enchantment, G (1)

When an opponent casts an instant spell, if Hidden Gibbons is an enchantment, Hidden Gibbons becomes a 4/4 Ape creature.

When these apes want something, it's a matter of gibbon take.

Illus. Una Fricker

Gatherer Card Rulings?, Legality?

• 10/4/2004: When it turns into a creature, it is no longer an enchantment.
• 10/4/2004: It changes into a creature even if the spell is countered.
• 8/1/2008: The ability triggers when the spell is cast, so it becomes a creature before the spell resolves.
• 8/1/2008: A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature is subject to the "summoning sickness" rule: It can only attack, and its {T} abilities can only be activated, if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of his or her most recent turn.

• Legal in Vintage (Type 1)
• Legal in Legacy (Type 1.5)
• Legal in Classic (MTGO)
• Legal in Commander