Quick Answer

Evolution Vat is a rare Artifact from DIS (DIS) costing {3}. Current price: $0.52 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Evolution Vat MTG card

Evolution Vat

Artifact

Card Text

{3}, {T}: Tap target creature and put a +1/+1 counter on it. Until end of turn, that creature gains "{2}{G}{U}: Double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature."

The vats are self-contained worlds, bubbling and churning with unnatural speed, boiling down eons of change into moments.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 3.0 DIS DIS 🎨 John Avon

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Market Prices

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$0.52
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TCGPlayer
$3.23
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$0.79
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$2.99
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€0.32
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€1.47
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evolution Vat? Basics

Evolution Vat is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{3}, {T}: Tap target creature and put a +1/+1 counter on it. Until end of turn, that creature gains "{2}{G}{U}: Double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature.""

How much mana does Evolution Vat cost to cast? Basics

Evolution Vat has a mana cost of {3}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Evolution Vat's mana cost of {3} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Evolution Vat has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Evolution Vat's current oracle text is: "{3}, {T}: Tap target creature and put a +1/+1 counter on it. Until end of turn, that creature gains "{2}{G}{U}: Double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature.""

What is the current price of Evolution Vat? Pricing

The current market price for Evolution Vat is approximately $0.52 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.32 EUR.

Where can I buy Evolution Vat? Pricing

You can purchase Evolution Vat from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Evolution Vat normal: $0.52 | foil: $3.23

Is Evolution Vat legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Evolution Vat in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Evolution Vat legal in Modern? Legality

Evolution Vat is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Evolution Vat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Evolution Vat is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Evolution Vat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Evolution Vat in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Evolution Vat legal in Legacy? Legality

Evolution Vat is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Evolution Vat legal in Vintage? Legality

Evolution Vat is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Evolution Vat legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Evolution Vat in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Evolution Vat from? Details

This printing of Evolution Vat is from DIS (DIS), with collector number 161.

Evolution Vat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Evolution Vat's rarity? Details

Evolution Vat is a rare card in DIS.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Evolution Vat? Details

Evolution Vat was illustrated by John Avon.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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