Evolutionary Escalation

The List (PLST) #C16-22 · Uncommon · Enchantment

Mana cost: {1}{G}

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.

Illustrated by Kev Walker · Released August 2, 2024

Prices

Nonfoil price since August 29, 2026: down $0.11 USD (20.0%) to $0.44 USD; low $0.44 USD, high $0.55 USD.

Printings

  1. The List #C16-22 (this printing) · Uncommon · 2024 · $0.44 USD
  2. Treasure Chest #32 (PZ2) · Uncommon · 2016
  3. Commander 2016 #22 (C16) · Uncommon · 2016 · $1.52 USD

Legality

Rulings

  1. 2016-11-08 · wotc — 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.
  2. 2016-11-08 · wotc — 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.
  3. 2016-11-08 · wotc — 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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