Artificial Evolution
| Name | Artificial Evolution |
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| Type | Instant |
| Description | Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one creature type with another. The new creature type can't be Wall. (This effect lasts indefinitely.) |
| Artist | Greg Staples |
| Set | Onslaught #67 |
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About Artificial Evolution
Artificial Evolution, Instant, designed by Greg Staples first released in Oct, 2002 in the set Onslaught. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of $ 5.96. It's a key card in 4 combos.
This card, Artificial Evolution, would be beneficial in a deck that focuses on tribal synergies, such as Merfolk, Elves, or Goblins, as it can disrupt an opponent's strategy by changing creature types to something less advantageous for them. However, in terms of versatility and impact, cards like Crib Swap or Imagecrafter may be better options as they offer more flexibility and immediate impact on the board. Artificial Evolution could see play in certain niche strategies or sideboard tech, but may not be a staple in most competitive decks due to its situational nature.
Rules
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Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
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If a creature’s creature type has been changed by a spell or ability, changing the card’s text won’t affect or alter the new creature type.
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If you change the text of a spell which is to become a permanent, the permanent will retain the text change until the effect wears off.
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It only changes what is printed on the card (or set on a token when it was created or set by a copy effect). It will not change any effects that are on the permanent.
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You can’t change proper nouns (i.e. card names) such as “Island Fish Jasconius”.
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Frequently asked questions about Artificial Evolution
What type of card is Artificial Evolution?
Artificial Evolution is a Instant card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Artificial Evolution do?
Change the text of target spell or permanent by replacing all instances of one creature type with another. The new creature type can't be Wall. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)
How much does Artificial Evolution cost?
Artificial Evolution currently starts at $ 5.96. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Artificial Evolution from?
Artificial Evolution was first released in the set Onslaught, illustrated by Greg Staples.
Is Artificial Evolution legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Artificial Evolution can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
Is Artificial Evolution part of any infinite combos?
Yes, Artificial Evolution is a key card in 4 combo(s) in our combo database, linked from the Combos section of this page.




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