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Scriv, the ObligatorHow it works & interactions with other cards

By the ManaCount desk· 2 min read· Secrets of Strixhaven Commander· April 24, 2026
Carte Magic Scriv, the Obligator

Scriv, the Obligator is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

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Official card text

Flying, deathtouch Whenever Scriv enters or attacks, create a white Aura enchantment token named Contract attached to target creature an opponent controls. The token has enchant creature and "Whenever enchanted creature attacks, it gets +2/+0 until end of turn if it's attacking one of your opponents. Otherwise, its controller loses 2 life."

How it works : Scriv, the Obligator

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

  1. #1· Wizards of the Coast

    If the target creature is an illegal target as Scriv's last ability tries to resolve, it won't resolve and none of its effects will happen. The Contract token won't be created.

    Card named in this ruling

  2. #2· Wizards of the Coast

    In the rare case that the target creature is a legal target as Scriv's first ability resolves but the target creature can't legally be enchanted by the Contract token, the token won't be created at all.

    Card named in this ruling

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Legal formats

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