5 cards where the text includes “becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time”

Angelic Cub (Jumpstart 2022 #2)

Angelic Cub {1}{W}

Creature — Cat Angel

Whenever Angelic Cub becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

As long as Angelic Cub has three or more +1/+1 counters on it, it has flying.

1/1

Illustrated by Miranda Meeks

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Glyph Keeper (Amonkhet #55)

Glyph Keeper {3}{U}{U}

Creature — Sphinx

Flying

Whenever Glyph Keeper becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, counter that spell or ability.

Embalm {5}{U}{U} ({5}{U}{U}, Exile this card from your graveyard: Create a token that’s a copy of it, except it’s a white Zombie Sphinx with no mana cost. Embalm only as a sorcery.)

5/3

Illustrated by Chris Rahn

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Jetting Glasskite (Eternal Masters #58)

Jetting Glasskite {4}{U}{U}

Creature — Spirit

Flying

Whenever Jetting Glasskite becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, counter that spell or ability.

The bolt struck with a flash, and there was a terrible sound, as of glass shattering, but the creature was unharmed.

4/4

Illustrated by Shishizaru

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner (Jumpstart #154)

Kira, Great Glass-Spinner {1}{U}{U}

Legendary Creature — Spirit

Flying

Creatures you control have “Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, counter that spell or ability.”

Each spell is an intricate tapestry, and Kira is the great unraveler.

2/2

Illustrated by Kev Walker

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Shimmering Glasskite (Betrayers of Kamigawa #51)

Shimmering Glasskite {3}{U}

Creature — Spirit

Flying

Whenever Shimmering Glasskite becomes the target of a spell or ability for the first time each turn, counter that spell or ability.

A child’s whisper could crack its shell, but not even an oni’s scream could penetrate it.

2/3

Illustrated by John Avon

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny

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