Artificial Evolution
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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.)
Legal in Commander
Is
Combos 17
Artificial Evolution + Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator + Penregon Strongbull
- Infinite artifact tokens
- Infinite colored mana
- Infinite damage
- Infinitely large creature until end of turn
- Infinite Treasure tokens
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least one artifact. You have at least three opponents.
Steps
Cast Artificial Evolution by paying {U}, changing all instances of "Pirate" on Malcolm to "Minotaur" until end of turn. Activate Penregon Strongbull by paying {1} and sacrificing an artifact, dealing 1 damage to each opponent and giving it +1/+1 until end of turn. Malcolm triggers for each opponent dealt damage this way, creating that many Treasure tokens. Activate a Treasure by tapping and sacrificing it, adding {1}. Repeat from step 2.
Artificial Evolution + Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator + Havoc Jester
- Infinite colored mana
- Infinite damage
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least one Treasure token.
Steps
Cast Artificial Evolution by paying {U}, changing all instances of "Pirate" on Malcolm to "Devil" until end of turn. Activate a Treasure token by tapping and sacrificing it, adding one mana of any color. Havoc Jester triggers, dealing 1 damage to any opponent. Malcolm triggers, creating a Treasure token. Repeat from step 2.
Artificial Evolution + Genghis Frog + Quina, Qu Gourmet
- Infinite artifact tokens
- Infinite creature tokens
- Draw the game
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Cast Genghis Frog either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {G}{U} plus commander tax if applicable When Genghis Frog enters, it triggers. Holding priority, cast Artificial Evolution by paying its mana cost, changing all instances of "Mutant" on Genghis Frog to "Frog". Resolve the Genghis Frog ability, creating a Mutagen token and a 1/1 Frog creature token due to Quina. When the Frog enters, Genghis Frog triggers, creating a Mutagen token and a 1/1 Frog creature token due to Quina. Repeat step 5.
Artificial Evolution + Magda, Brazen Outlaw + Aphetto Alchemist
- Infinite artifact tokens
- Infinite colored mana
- Infinite Treasure tokens
- Put all artifact cards and a subset of creature cards from your library onto the battlefield
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Aphetto Alchemist does not have summoning sickness.
Steps
Cast Artificial Evolution by paying {U}, chaging all instances of "Dwarf" on Magda to "Human" or "Wizard". Activate Aphetto Alchemist by tapping it, targeting itself. Magda triggers, creating a Treasure artifact token. Resolve the Aphetto Alchemist ability, untapping itself. Repeat from step 2. Once you have infinite Treasure tokens, you may use them to activate Magda's ability.
Artificial Evolution + Spirit Mirror + Kudo, King Among Bears
- Destroy all creatures opponents control
- Destroy each creature that enters the battlefield under an opponent's control
- Lock
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Cast Artificial Evolution by paying {U}, changing all instances of "Reflection" on Spirit Mirror to "Bear". Activate Spirit Mirror by paying {0}, destroying target creature as it is a Bear due to Kudo. Repeat step 2 as desired. You may repeat step 2 whenever a creature enters the battlefield under an opponent's control.
Artificial Evolution + Magda, Brazen Outlaw + Seeker of Skybreak
- Infinite artifact tokens
- Infinite colored mana
- Infinite Treasure tokens
- Put all artifact cards and a subset of creature cards from your library onto the battlefield
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Seeker of Skybreak does not have summoning sickness.
Steps
Cast Artificial Evolution targeting Magda, changing all instances of "Dwarf" to "Elf". Activate Seeker of Skybreak by tapping itself, targeting itself. Magda triggers, creating a creature token. Resolve Seeker of Skybreak's ability, untapping itself. Repeat from step 2.
Artificial Evolution + Genghis Frog + Stridehangar Automaton
- Infinite artifact tokens
- Infinite creature tokens
- Draw the game
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Steps
Cast Genghis Frog either from your hand or from the command zone by paying {G}{U} plus commander tax if applicable When Genghis Frog enters, it triggers. Holding priority, cast Artificial Evolution by paying its mana cost, changing all instances of "Mutant" on Genghis Frog to "Thopter". Resolve the Genghis Frog ability, creating a Mutagen token and a 1/1 Thopter artifact creature token due to Stridehangar Automaton. When the Thopter enters, Genghis Frog triggers, creating a Mutagen token and a 1/1 Thopter artifact creature token due to Stridehangar Automaton. Repeat step 5.
Artificial Evolution + Bishop of Wings + Ashnod's Altar
- Infinite colorless mana
- Infinite lifegain
- Infinite lifegain triggers
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least one Angel.
Steps
Cast Artificial Evolution by paying {U}, changing all instances of "Spirit" on Bishop of Wings to "Angel" until end of turn. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing an Angel, adding {C}{C}. Bishop of Wings' second ability triggers, creating a 1/1 Angel creature token. The Angel enters the battlefield, triggering Bishop of WIngs' first ability, causing you to gain four life. Repeat from step 2.
Artificial Evolution + Magda, Brazen Outlaw + Tidewater Minion
- Infinite artifact tokens
- Infinite colored mana
- Infinite Treasure tokens
- Put all artifact cards and a subset of creature cards from your library onto the battlefield
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
Tidewater Minion does not have summoning sickness.
Steps
Cast Artificial Evolution targeting Magda, changing all instances of "Dwarf" to either "Elemental" or "Minion". Activate Tidewater Minion by tapping itself, targeting itself. Magda triggers, creating a creature token. Resolve Tidewater Minion's ability, untapping itself. Repeat from step 2.
Artificial Evolution + Xathrid Necromancer + Ashnod's Altar
- Infinite colorless mana
Commander Spellbook ↗How it works
Before you start
You control at least one additional Human.
Steps
Cast Artificial Evolution by paying {U}, changing all instances of "Zombie" on Xathrid Necromancer to "Human" until end of turn. Activate Ashnod's Altar by sacrificing any other Human, adding {C}{C}. Xathrid Necromancer triggers, creating a 2/2 Human creature token. Repeat from step 2.
Combo data from Commander Spellbook. Only combos of 2 or 3 named cards are listed.
Best commanders
Commanders whose abilities work with this card and share its colors, from what the cards do.
- Kitsa, Otterball EliteArtificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery, which Kitsa, Otterball Elite can use.
- Stella Lee, Wild CardStella Lee, Wild Card copies your spells and Artificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery.
- Naru Meha, Master WizardNaru Meha, Master Wizard copies your spells and Artificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery.
- Gandalf the GreyGandalf the Grey copies your spells and Artificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery.
- Lutri, the SpellchaserLutri, the Spellchaser copies your spells and Artificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery.
- Rootha, Mercurial ArtistRootha, Mercurial Artist copies your spells and Artificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery.
- Uyo, Silent ProphetUyo, Silent Prophet copies your spells and Artificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery.
- Jin-Gitaxias, Progress TyrantArtificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery, which Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant can use.
- Prismari, the InspirationArtificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery, which Prismari, the Inspiration can use.
- Storm, Force of NatureArtificial Evolution is an Instant or sorcery, which Storm, Force of Nature can use.