Surgespanner (The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Commander #174)

Surgespanner {2}{U}{U}

Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Whenever Surgespanner becomes tapped, you may pay {1}{U}. If you do, return target permanent to its owner’s hand.

They ride on waves of aether, washing out anything that might pollute the Merrow Lanes.

2/2

Illustrated by Warren Mahy

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Surgespanner:
  • This is a triggered ability, not an activated ability. It doesn't allow you to tap the creature whenever you want; rather, you need some other way of tapping it, such as by attacking with the creature. (2007-10-01)
  • For the ability to trigger, the creature has to actually change from untapped to tapped. If an effect attempts to tap the creature, but it was already tapped at the time, this ability won't trigger. (2007-10-01)