Flameshadow Conjuring — ruling 1

The token copies exactly what's printed on the original creature and nothing else (unless that creature is copying something else; 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.

Flameshadow Conjuring — ruling 2

If the copied creature has {X} in its mana cost, X is 0.

Flameshadow Conjuring — ruling 3

If the copied creature is copying something else when the ability resolves, then the token enters the battlefield as a copy of whatever that creature is copying.

Flameshadow Conjuring — ruling 4

Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when the token enters the battlefield. Any “as [this permanent] enters the battlefield” or “[this permanent] enters the battlefield with” abilities of the copied creature will also work.

Flameshadow Conjuring — ruling 5

The token is exiled at the beginning of the next end step regardless of who controls it at that time.

Flameshadow Conjuring — ruling 6

If the ability resolves during a turn's end step, the token will be exiled at the beginning of the next turn's end step.

Flameshadow Conjuring — ruling 7

If the token isn't exiled at the beginning of the next end step (perhaps because the delayed triggered ability is countered), it remains on the battlefield indefinitely. It continues to have haste.

Flameshadow Conjuring — ruling 8

If another creature becomes or enters the battlefield as a copy of the token, that creature won't have haste and it won't be exiled.

Flameshadow Conjuring : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Flameshadow Conjuring is one of those cards players keep asking about. Here is, in plain words, what its official text says, the rulings published by Wizards of the Coast, and the combos players actually run.

Official card text

Whenever a nontoken creature you control enters, you may pay . If you do, create a token that's a copy of that creature. That token gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step.

Complete guide

Flameshadow Conjuring is a powerful red enchantment that allows you to double your impact for a very low cost. By paying a single red mana whenever a nontoken creature enters the battlefield under your control, you create a temporary, hasty reflection of that creature. This effect is perfect for aggressive decks looking to maximize their board presence and enter-the-battlefield triggers.

Understanding the Trigger

Flameshadow Conjuring features a triggered ability that goes on the stack whenever a nontoken creature enters the battlefield under your control. You do not choose to pay the red mana until the ability resolves. Once you pay, a token is created that is an exact copy of the creature as it exists at that moment. This token gains haste, allowing it to attack immediately, but it is destined to be exiled at the beginning of the next end step.

The Anatomy of a Copy

The token copies the 'copiable values' of the creature, which usually means what is printed on the card. It does not copy counters, Auras, or temporary power buffs. However, if the original creature has an 'enters the battlefield' ability, the new token's ability will also trigger. If the original creature was itself a copy of something else, the token will be a copy of whatever that creature was copying.

The Timing of Exile

The 'exile it' clause is a delayed triggered ability that triggers at the beginning of the next end step. If you happen to resolve the Flameshadow Conjuring trigger during an end step, the token will actually survive until the following turn's end step. Furthermore, if you use an effect to end the turn prematurely or counter the delayed trigger, the token remains on the battlefield permanently and keeps its haste ability.

When to Play It

This enchantment is most effective in decks featuring creatures with powerful enter-the-battlefield effects or high power-to-mana ratios. Since the token is exiled rather than destroyed, it bypasses 'dies' triggers but effectively removes the threat after a single combat. It is best played when you have spare red mana to ensure you can capitalize on every creature you cast.

Interaction examples

Explosive Tribal Combat

Shared Animosity

Step 1: With Flameshadow Conjuring and Shared Animosity on the battlefield, you cast a Goblin creature. Step 2: The Goblin enters, triggering Flameshadow Conjuring. You pay one red mana. Step 3: A Copy token of the Goblin is created with haste. Step 4: You attack with both. Shared Animosity triggers for both Goblins. Because they share a creature type, each receives +1/+0 for the other, effectively doubling the bonus you would have received with only one creature.

Multiple Combat Phases

Aggravated Assault

Step 1: You cast a creature and pay one red mana for the Flameshadow Conjuring trigger to create a Copy. Step 2: You attack with both during your first combat phase. Step 3: During your post-combat main phase, you activate Aggravated Assault for five mana. Step 4: All creatures untap and you gain an additional combat phase. Since the token is only exiled at the beginning of the next end step, you can attack with the hasty token a second time before it disappears.

Standard Copying Mechanics

Copy

Step 1: You cast a nontoken creature. Step 2: Flameshadow Conjuring triggers and you pay the red mana cost. Step 3: You place a Copy token on the battlefield. Step 4: Any abilities on the original card that trigger when it enters the battlefield now trigger again for the token. Step 5: At the beginning of the next end step, the Copy token is exiled.

Guide written with AI from the official text and rulings. Official English text prevails.

How it works : Flameshadow Conjuring

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1June 22, 2015· Wizards of the Coast
The token copies exactly what's printed on the original creature and nothing else (unless that creature is copying something else; 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.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#2June 22, 2015· Wizards of the Coast
If the copied creature has in its mana cost, X is 0.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#3June 22, 2015· Wizards of the Coast
If the copied creature is copying something else when the ability resolves, then the token enters the battlefield as a copy of whatever that creature is copying.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#4June 22, 2015· Wizards of the Coast
Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied creature will trigger when the token enters the battlefield. Any “as [this permanent] enters the battlefield” or “[this permanent] enters the battlefield with” abilities of the copied creature will also work.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#5June 22, 2015· Wizards of the Coast
The token is exiled at the beginning of the next end step regardless of who controls it at that time.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#6June 22, 2015· Wizards of the Coast
If the ability resolves during a turn's end step, the token will be exiled at the beginning of the next turn's end step.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#7June 22, 2015· Wizards of the Coast
If the token isn't exiled at the beginning of the next end step (perhaps because the delayed triggered ability is countered), it remains on the battlefield indefinitely. It continues to have haste.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#8June 22, 2015· Wizards of the Coast
If another creature becomes or enters the battlefield as a copy of the token, that creature won't have haste and it won't be exiled.
Card named in this ruling
Copy