Ondu Spiritdancer — ruling 1

Once you choose to create a token copy of an enchantment during the resolution of Ondu Spiritdancer's ability, that ability won't trigger again that turn, no matter how many more enchantments enter the battlefield under your control.

Ondu Spiritdancer — ruling 2

If multiple instances of the ability are on the stack (perhaps because multiple enchantments entered the battlefield under your control at the same time), you will be able to create a token copy of an enchantment for only one of those instances. Once you do that, other instances will do nothing as they resolve.

Ondu Spiritdancer — ruling 3

If an Aura is put onto the battlefield without being cast, such as by being created as a token, the Aura's controller-to-be chooses what it will enchant as it enters the battlefield. An Aura put onto the battlefield this way doesn't target anything (so it could be attached to an opponent's permanent with hexproof, for example), but the Aura's enchant ability restricts what it can be attached to. If an Aura token can't legally be attached to anything, it isn't created.

Ondu Spiritdancer — ruling 4

Each token copies exactly what was printed on the original enchantment and nothing else (unless that enchantment is copying something else or is a token; see below). It doesn't copy whether that enchantment 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, or so on.

Ondu Spiritdancer — ruling 5

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

Ondu Spiritdancer — ruling 6

If the copied enchantment is a token, the token that's created copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that created the token.

Ondu Spiritdancer — ruling 7

If the copied enchantment is copying something else, then the token enters the battlefield as whatever that enchantment copied.

Ondu Spiritdancer — ruling 8

Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied enchantment will trigger when the token enters the battlefield. Any "as [this enchantment] enters the battlefield" or "[this enchantment] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the enchantment will also work.

Ondu Spiritdancer : règles, fonctionnement et interactions (MTG)

Ondu Spiritdancer 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 an enchantment you control enters, you may create a token that's a copy of it. Do this only once each turn.

Complete guide

Ondu Spiritdancer is a powerful Kor Cleric that allows you to double down on your enchantment spells by creating token copies. While its ability is limited to once per turn, the value it provides in a dedicated enchantment deck can quickly overwhelm your opponents. Understanding how this ability interacts with different enchantment types is key to mastering its potential.

Doubling Your Enchantments

Ondu Spiritdancer features a triggered ability that watches for any enchantment entering the battlefield under your control. When one does, you have the option to create a token that is an exact copy of that enchantment. This ability is capped at once per turn, meaning the first time you choose to use the effect, you cannot use it again until your next turn begins.

The Resolution Process

When an enchantment enters, the ability goes on the stack. Upon resolution, you decide whether to create the token. If multiple enchantments enter at once, you get multiple triggers, but once you resolve one and choose to create a token, the remaining triggers will do nothing. If you copy an Aura, the token enters without targeting, meaning it can be attached to permanents with hexproof, though it must still follow the Aura's 'Enchant' restrictions.

Timing and Limits

A common mistake is forgetting the 'once each turn' restriction. If you cast a cheap enchantment and use the Spiritdancer's ability immediately, you won't be able to copy a high-impact enchantment that enters later in the same turn. Additionally, if you copy an enchantment with an 'X' in its mana cost, the value of X for the token will always be zero.

Optimal Gameplay

To maximize Ondu Spiritdancer, play your most impactful enchantments first or wait for an opponent's turn to flash in an enchantment, effectively bypassing the 'once per turn' limit by spreading triggers across different turns. Remember that enters-the-battlefield abilities of the enchantment you are copying will trigger again when the token arrives.

Interaction examples

Standard Token Creation

Copy

You control Ondu Spiritdancer and play an enchantment. The Spiritdancer's ability triggers. As it resolves, you choose to create a token. You place a Copy token on the battlefield that has the same name, mana cost, and abilities as the enchantment that just entered. This counts as your one use for the turn.

Doubling Triggers with Roaming Throne

Roaming Throne

If you control Roaming Throne with 'Kor' or 'Cleric' chosen, Ondu Spiritdancer's ability triggers twice when an enchantment enters. However, because the ability states 'Do this only once each turn,' you can still only create one token copy total. Once the first trigger resolves and you create a token, the second trigger will resolve but provide no effect.

Non-Enchantment Interactions

Solemn Simulacrum

If you play Solemn Simulacrum while Ondu Spiritdancer is on the battlefield, nothing happens regarding the Spiritdancer. Since Solemn Simulacrum is an Artifact Creature and not an Enchantment, the Spiritdancer's ability does not trigger, and you do not get a copy.

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

How it works : Ondu Spiritdancer

Original English text — Wizards of the Coast / Scryfall

#1July 28, 2023· Wizards of the Coast
Once you choose to create a token copy of an enchantment during the resolution of Ondu Spiritdancer's ability, that ability won't trigger again that turn, no matter how many more enchantments enter the battlefield under your control.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#2July 28, 2023· Wizards of the Coast
If multiple instances of the ability are on the stack (perhaps because multiple enchantments entered the battlefield under your control at the same time), you will be able to create a token copy of an enchantment for only one of those instances. Once you do that, other instances will do nothing as they resolve.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#3July 28, 2023· Wizards of the Coast
If an Aura is put onto the battlefield without being cast, such as by being created as a token, the Aura's controller-to-be chooses what it will enchant as it enters the battlefield. An Aura put onto the battlefield this way doesn't target anything (so it could be attached to an opponent's permanent with hexproof, for example), but the Aura's enchant ability restricts what it can be attached to. If an Aura token can't legally be attached to anything, it isn't created.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#4July 28, 2023· Wizards of the Coast
Each token copies exactly what was printed on the original enchantment and nothing else (unless that enchantment is copying something else or is a token; see below). It doesn't copy whether that enchantment 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, or so on.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#5July 28, 2023· Wizards of the Coast
If the copied enchantment has in its mana cost, X is 0.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#6July 28, 2023· Wizards of the Coast
If the copied enchantment is a token, the token that's created copies the original characteristics of that token as stated by the effect that created the token.
No other card is named in this ruling.
#7July 28, 2023· Wizards of the Coast
If the copied enchantment is copying something else, then the token enters the battlefield as whatever that enchantment copied.
Card named in this ruling
Copy
#8July 28, 2023· Wizards of the Coast
Any enters-the-battlefield abilities of the copied enchantment will trigger when the token enters the battlefield. Any "as [this enchantment] enters the battlefield" or "[this enchantment] enters the battlefield with" abilities of the enchantment will also work.
No other card is named in this ruling.