Ondu Rising

Description

Ondu Rising is an uncommon white sorcery card from the 2015 Battle for Zendikar expansion, designated as card number 41 in the set. Designed by Igor Kieryluk, this Magic: The Gathering trading card features a foil finish that enhances its collectibility for enthusiasts of the game. The card requires a mana cost of {1}{W} and has a mana value of 2, making it an efficient inclusion in decks built around the white color identity. Its primary effect allows any creature attacking that turn to gain lifelink until the end of the turn, providing both damage output and life gain potential. Beyond its standard sorcery rules text, Ondu Rising includes the Awaken mechanic, offering an alternative casting cost of {4}{W}. When cast using this alternative cost, the spell puts four +1/+1 counters on a target land you control, transforming it into a 0/0 Elemental creature with haste while retaining its land status. This dual functionality makes the card a strategic choice for players looking to manipulate the board state, whether through aggressive creature attacks or by utilizing lands as creatures. Collectors often seek out the foil treatment of this uncommon card to add to their Battle for Zendikar collections, appreciating the visual contrast it brings to the set. The product represents a distinct piece of Magic: The Gathering history from the mid-2010s, appealing to both competitive players and hobbyists who value the artistic and mechanical depth of the era.