Card

Venser, Shaper Savant

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard


Flash
When Venser, Shaper Savant enters the battlefield, return target spell or permanent to its owner's hand.

His marvels of artifice pale in comparison to the developing machinery of his mind.


  The List (PLST)
#TSR-96, Rare

Illustrated by: Aleksi Briclot

Venser, Shaper Savant Commander decks
Not Legal Alchemy BO1
Not Legal Standard BO1
Not Legal Brawl
Not Legal Explorer BO1
Not Legal Pauper
Not Legal Pioneer
Not Legal Traditional Standard
Not Legal Traditional Alchemy
Not Legal Traditional Explorer

Rulings

  • 2021-03-19
    If a spell is returned to its owner’s hand, it’s removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn’t countered; it just no longer exists. This works even against a spell that can’t be countered.
  • 2017-03-14
    If Venser’s triggered ability targets a spell cast with flashback, that spell will be exiled instead of returning to its owner’s hand.
  • 2017-03-14
    If a spell is returned to its owner’s hand, it’s removed from the stack and thus will not resolve. The spell isn’t countered; it just no longer exists. This works against a spell that can’t be countered.
  • 2017-03-14
    If a copy of a spell is returned to its owner’s hand, it’s moved there, then it will cease to exist as a state-based action. It can’t be recast.
USD Non-foil