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Sigil Tracer

Card Name

Sigil Tracer

Mana Cost

1

Type

Creature – Merfolk Wizard

Rarity

Rare

rules Text

1
, Tap two untapped Wizards you control: Copy target instant or sorcery spell. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Flavor Text

"The reflection is true. It is you who are distorted and false."

Legal Formats

Commander, Legacy, Modern, Vintage

Not Legal Formats

Alchemy, Brawl, Explorer, Historic, Pauper, Pioneer, Standard

Rulings

(4/1/2008)
Since the activated ability doesn't have a tap symbol in its cost, you can tap creatures (including Sigil Tracer itself) that haven't been under your control since your most recent turn began to pay the cost.
(4/1/2008)
If the spell is modal (that is, it says "choose one —" or "choose two —"), the choice of mode(s) can't be changed.
(4/1/2008)
Sigil Tracer's ability can copy an instant or sorcery spell that isn't targeted.
(4/1/2008)
If the controller of the original spell chose to pay an alternative cost (such as prowl) or an additional cost, that choice is also copied.