Slipstream Serpent 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
This creature can't attack unless defending player controls an Island. When you control no Islands, sacrifice this creature. Morph(You may cast this card face down as a 2/2 creature for
. Turn it face up any time for its morph cost.)
How it works : Slipstream Serpent
Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall
- #1· Wizards of the Coast
Slipstream Serpent's first ability applies only while you're declaring attackers. If it attacks while face down and then is turned face up, it's still attacking even if the defending player controls no Islands.
No other card is named in this ruling.
- #2· Wizards of the Coast
If a creature attacks a planeswalker, that planeswalker's controller is the defending player.
No other card is named in this ruling.
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Popular combos
Real combos played by the community, sorted by popularity.
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#1
Jon Irenicus, Shattered One + Slipstream Serpent
Draw the game
- 1At the beginning of your end step, Jon Irenicus triggers, giving control of Slipstream Serpent to an opponent who controls no Islands.
- 2When Slipstream Serpent's controller controls no Islands, Slipstream Serpent triggers, causing them to sacrifice it.
- 3However, Slipstream Serpent cannot be sacrificed due to its ability.
- 4Slipstream Serpent triggers again, creating a mandatory infinite loop that causes the game to end in a draw.
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#2
Assault Suit + Slipstream Serpent
Draw the game
- 1If needed, give control of Slipstream Serpent to an opponent who controls no Islands.
- 2When Slipstream Serpent's controller controls no Islands, Slipstream Serpent triggers, causing them to sacrifice it.
- 3However, Slipstream Serpent cannot be sacrificed due to Assault Suit.
- 4Slipstream Serpent triggers again, creating a mandatory infinite loop that causes the game to end in a draw.
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Legal formats
modernlegacypaupervintagecommanderoathbreakerpaupercommanderduelpredh
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