Ophiomancer

Creature — Human Shaman

Oracle text

At the beginning of each upkeep, if you control no Snakes, create a 1/1 black Snake creature token with deathtouch.

"There are dark, ancient arts that fascinate even me." —Sorin Markov

Illustrated by John Stanko

Released on April 11, 2025

LegalNot legalBanned / restrictedUnknown

2013-10-17
Ophiomancer's ability checks if you control a Snake at the beginning of each upkeep. If you do, the ability won't trigger.
2013-10-17
If the ability does trigger, but you control a Snake when it tries to resolve, the ability will do nothing. No Snake token will be created.
2013-10-17
Ophiomancer's ability considers any creature you control with the creature type Snake, not just the tokens Ophiomancer creates.

Combos

4combos

Razaketh, the Foulblooded + Nexus of Fate + Ophiomancer + Venser's Journal
Ruthless3 decks
Infinite turns Lock
Razaketh, the Foulblooded + Beacon of Tomorrows + Ophiomancer + Venser's Journal
Ruthless1 decks
Infinite turns Lock
Razaketh, the Foulblooded + Nexus of Fate + Ophiomancer + Palace Siege
Ruthless1 decks
Infinite turns Lock
Razaketh, the Foulblooded + Beacon of Tomorrows + Ophiomancer + Palace Siege
Ruthless1 decks
Infinite turns Lock

Rulings

2013-10-17

Ophiomancer's ability checks if you control a Snake at the beginning of each upkeep. If you do, the ability won't trigger.

2013-10-17

If the ability does trigger, but you control a Snake when it tries to resolve, the ability will do nothing. No Snake token will be created.

2013-10-17

Ophiomancer's ability considers any creature you control with the creature type Snake, not just the tokens Ophiomancer creates.