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Evolutionary Escalation
ENCHANTMENT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #10,013
$0.45
+2.3%
7 days
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Evolutionary Escalation Price Summary
Evolutionary Escalation's current headline price is $0.45.
Evolutionary Escalation Printings & Prices
2 printings
Evolutionary Escalation has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
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Sell Evolutionary Escalation: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PLST #C16-22 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #22 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Evolutionary Escalation Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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."
Evolutionary Escalation is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Evolutionary Escalation Rulings
3 most recent
- Nov 8, 2016 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.
- Nov 8, 2016 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.
- Nov 8, 2016 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.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Evolutionary Escalation has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #C16-22 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| C16 #22 | 2016-11-11 | Uncommon | Standard |
C16 #22 Evolutionary Escalation in Commander
Evolutionary Escalation is the #10,013 most-played card on EDHREC, down 34 places over the last 30 days.
Evolutionary Escalation FAQ
How much is Evolutionary Escalation worth?
Evolutionary Escalation is worth about $0.45 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 26, 2026.
Is Evolutionary Escalation legal in Commander?
Yes — Evolutionary Escalation is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Evolutionary Escalation been reprinted?
Yes — Evolutionary Escalation has been reprinted 2 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Evolutionary Escalation cheap?
Evolutionary Escalation trades at about $0.45 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,013 on EDHREC).