Taranika, Akroan Veteran
Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
Oracle Text
Vigilance Whenever Taranika attacks, untap another target creature you control. Until end of turn, that creature has base power and toughness 4/4 and gains indestructible.Rules for this card
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A keyword ability that lets a creature attack without tapping. See rule 702.20, “Vigilance.”
Rulings (4)
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Wizards of the CoastTaranika's triggered ability isn't optional. If your only other creatures are bigger than 4/4, you'll have to shrink one for the turn.
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Wizards of the CoastAny effects that modify the target creature's power and/or toughness without setting them to a specific number or value will apply after its base power and toughness are set, regardless of the order in which those effects were created. The same is true of counters that modify its power and toughness.
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Wizards of the CoastUntapping an attacking creature doesn't remove it from combat.
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Wizards of the CoastTaranika's triggered ability can target a creature that's already untapped. It still becomes 4/4 and gains indestructible.