Evolutionary Escalation
~$0.44 low · ~$1.52 high
Green. Enchantment
Commander 2016 #22 · Illustrated by Kev Walker
Commander 2016 #22 · Illustrated by Kev WalkerWhat is Evolutionary Escalation worth?
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Oracle text
At the beginning of your upkeep, put three +1/+1 counters on target creature you control and three +1/+1 counters on target creature an opponent controls.
Survival is a constant competition from which both sides can benefit.
Format legality
All 2 printings of Evolutionary Escalation
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #C16-22· 2024uncommon· Cardmarket €0.70 | uncommon | $0.44 | €0.70 | |
 Commander 2016 c16 #22· 2016uncommon· Cardmarket €0.92 | uncommon | $1.52 | €0.92 |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2016
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #10,070 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Kev Walker
Rulings (3)
2016-11-08
You choose two targets for Evolutionary Escalation’s ability as it’s put onto the stack. No player may cast spells or activate abilities during your turn before this happens.
2016-11-08
If one target becomes illegal before Evolutionary Escalation’s ability resolves, you’ll put three +1/+1 counters on the target that’s still legal.
2016-11-08
If there aren’t two legal targets for Evolutionary Escalation’s ability as it’s put onto the stack, it’s taken off the stack and no creature gets +1/+1 counters.
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