Mind Bend

Magic the Gathering mana symbol
Instant

Change the text of target permanent by replacing all instances of one color word with another or one basic land type with another. (For example, you may change "nonblack creature" to "nongreen creature" or "forestwalk" to "islandwalk." This effect lasts indefinitely.)

"The world, I've come to realize, is a blank canvas on which to paint." —Ixidor, reality sculptor

qMike Dringenberg
standard
Not Legal
alchemy
Not Legal
pioneer
Not Legal
explorer
Not Legal
modern
Legal
historic
Not Legal
standard brawl
Not Legal
historic brawl
Not Legal
timeless
Not Legal

Rulings

Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
(wotc2004-10-04)
You can’t change proper nouns (i.e. card names) such as “Island Fish Jasconius”.
(wotc2004-10-04)
Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
(wotc2004-10-04)
It only changes what is printed on the card (or set on a token when it was created or set by a copy effect). It will not change any effects that are on the permanent.
(wotc2004-10-04)
It can be used to change a land’s type from one basic land type to another. For example, Forest can be changed to Island so it produces blue mana. It doesn’t change the name of any permanent.
(wotc2004-10-04)
You choose the words to change on resolution.
(wotc2004-10-04)
It can’t change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
(wotc2004-10-04)
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