Artificial Evolution
Artificial Evolution Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Artificial Evolution is $4.90 (ONS #67), and the most expensive is $42.52 (ONS #67, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $4.90, up 1.9% over 7 days, up 1.9% over 30 days, up 2.3% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $5.12 (2026).
Artificial Evolution Printings & Prices
Artificial Evolution has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Artificial Evolution: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $24.00 cash for ONS #67 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ONS #67 | Foil | $24.00 | $39.99 | 40% |
| starcitygames | ONS #67 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #67 | Foil | $15.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ONS #67 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
| starcitygames | ONS #67 | Nonfoil | $3.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | ONS #67 | Nonfoil | $2.00 | — | — |
Artificial Evolution Rules Text & Legality
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.)
Artificial Evolution is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Artificial Evolution Rulings
- Oct 4, 2004 Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
- Oct 4, 2004 Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
- Oct 4, 2004 Changing the text of a spell will not allow you to change the targets of the spell because the targets were chosen when the spell was cast. The text change will (probably) cause it to be countered since the targets will be illegal.
- Oct 4, 2004 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.
- Oct 4, 2004 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Artificial Evolution has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONS #67 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
| ONS #67 | 2002-10-07 | Rare | Standard |
ONS #67 Artificial Evolution in Commander
Artificial Evolution is the #12,057 most-played card on EDHREC, down 32 places over the last 30 days.
Artificial Evolution FAQ
How much is Artificial Evolution worth?
Artificial Evolution is worth about $4.90 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $4.90 to $42.52 across 1 tracked printings.
Is Artificial Evolution legal in Commander?
Yes — Artificial Evolution is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Artificial Evolution been reprinted?
Yes — Artificial Evolution has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Artificial Evolution cheap?
Artificial Evolution trades at about $4.90 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#12,057 on EDHREC).