Retro Evolution Device
| Name | Retro Evolution Device |
|---|---|
| Type | Item |
| Description | [Turn Into Dinosaurs] [Exert], 1 Ink — Banish chosen character of yours — Play a character with cost up to 2 more than the banished character for free. |
| Flavor | “It's great for reheating leftovers, and it turns people into dinosaurs.”
—Stegmutt |
| Set | Winterspell #100 |
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About Retro Evolution Device
Retro Evolution Device, Item, designed by None first released in Feb, 2026 in the set Winterspell. It see play in 1 formats: Casual. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of $ 0.20.
Retro Evolution Device would fit best in an Emerald-based tempo or combo deck that wants to “upgrade” low-cost characters with strong on-play effects into more powerful midgame threats ahead of curve, especially in lists that run expendable early characters (like ones that replace themselves or provide value when banished) and high-impact 4–6 cost targets to cheat out; it’s particularly attractive in aggressive-midrange Emerald builds that can maintain board pressure while turning a cheap character into a stronger one without spending full ink. However, because it costs 3 ink plus 1 more to activate, requires exerting, and demands you already have a character in play to sacrifice, it’s fairly slow and setup-heavy compared to more consistent ramp or tempo tools like Just In Time (which cheats a character into play more directly) or Emerald’s bounce and tempo cards that generate advantage without card disadvantage, so while it has combo potential and could shine in a dedicated synergy de
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Frequently asked questions about Retro Evolution Device
What type of card is Retro Evolution Device?
Retro Evolution Device is a Item card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What does Retro Evolution Device do?
<strong>[Turn Into Dinosaurs]</strong> [Exert], 1 Ink — Banish chosen character of yours — Play a character with cost up to 2 more than the banished character for free.
How much does Retro Evolution Device cost?
Retro Evolution Device currently starts at $ 0.20. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What set is Retro Evolution Device from?
Retro Evolution Device was first released in the set Winterspell.
Is Retro Evolution Device legal to play?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Retro Evolution Device can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What competitive formats is Retro Evolution Device played in?
Retro Evolution Device sees competitive metagame play in 1 format(s): Casual.





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