Artificial Evolution
ONSOnslaught/#67/2002Rare
Colour IDMV 1
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$7.49
Cardmarket€1.76
ManaPool$3.31
TCGplayer$4.89
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$3.80
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $7.49High $7.49Low $6.99▲ 7.2%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$4.89TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-08
7d▲ 2.7%30d▲ 0.6%90d▼ 0.2%
90d high
$5.01
90d low
$4.73
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$4.89
Onslaught
- Up 0.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 2% below its 90 day high of $5.01.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 770% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
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.)
Card capabilities
Instant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (9)
wotc4 Oct 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.
wotc4 Oct 2004
You choose the words to change on resolution.
wotc4 Oct 2004
Can target a card with no appropriate words on it, or even one with no words at all.
wotc4 Oct 2004
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.
wotc4 Oct 2004
Alters all occurrences of the chosen word in the text box and the type line of the given card.
wotc4 Oct 2004
It can't change a word to the same word. It must be a different word.
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About this card
Artificial Evolution
Artificial Evolution is an Instant, with mana cost {U} (mana value 1).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $4.89 (up 0.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Artificial Evolution FAQ
How much is Artificial Evolution worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Artificial Evolution is $4.89. It is up 0.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $4.73 to $5.01.
What is the cheapest printing of Artificial Evolution?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Onslaught at $4.89 on TCGplayer.
What set was Artificial Evolution first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from ONS #67, released 2002-10-07.
Is there a foil version of Artificial Evolution?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $42.52 versus $4.89 for nonfoil, which is 770% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Artificial Evolution legal in Commander?
Yes, Artificial Evolution is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Artificial Evolution legal in Modern?
Artificial Evolution is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Artificial Evolution legal in Standard?
Artificial Evolution is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Artificial Evolution do?
Artificial Evolution is an Instant with mana cost {U}. Its Oracle text reads: "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.)".