Mockingbird (Bloomburrow #305)

Mockingbird {X}{U}

Creature — Bird Bard

Flying

You may have Mockingbird enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield with mana value less than or equal to the amount of mana spent to cast Mockingbird, except it’s a Bird in addition to its other types and it has flying.

“Don’t worry, your secrets are safe with me!” the birdfolk called back in the ratfolk’s own voice.

1/1

Illustrated by Mariah Tekulve

Standard
Alchemy
Pioneer
Explorer
Modern
Historic
Legacy
Brawl
Vintage
Timeless
Commander
Pauper
Oathbreaker
Penny
Notes and Rules Information for Mockingbird:
  • Mockingbird’s second ability counts all mana spent to cast Mockingbird, not just mana spent on {X}. If there are any additional costs to cast it, the mana spent to pay those costs counts as well. (2024-07-26)
  • Mockingbird copies exactly what was printed on the original creature, except it’s a Bird in addition to its other types and it has flying, and nothing else (unless that creature is copying something else or is a token; see below). It doesn’t copy whether that creature is tapped or untapped, whether it has any counters on it or Auras and Equipment attached to it, or any non-copy effects that have changed its power, toughness, types, color, and so on. (2024-07-26)
  • If the copied creature has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0. (2024-07-26)
  • If the copied creature is a token, Mockingbird copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that created that token, with the noted exceptions. (2024-07-26)
  • If the copied creature is copying something else, then Mockingbird enters as whatever that creature copied, with the noted exceptions. (2024-07-26)
  • Any “enters” abilities of the copied creature will trigger when Mockingbird enters. Any “as [this creature] enters” or “[this creature] enters with” abilities of the copied creature will also work. (2024-07-26)
  • You can choose not to have Mockingbird enter as a copy of another creature. If you do, it will just be a 1/1 Bird Bard creature with flying, an ability that didn’t do anything, and the opportunity for a good self-deprecating joke or two. (2024-07-26)