Quick Answer

Evolutionary Leap is a rare Enchantment from ORI (ORI) costing {1}{G}. Current price: $0.51 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Evolutionary Leap MTG card

Evolutionary Leap

Enchantment

Card Text

{G}, Sacrifice a creature: Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

The essence of nature is change.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 2.0 ORI ORI 🎨 Chris Rahn

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Market Prices

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$0.51
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$1.96
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$1.79
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$2.99
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€0.42
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€2.11
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evolutionary Leap? Basics

Evolutionary Leap is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{G}, Sacrifice a creature: Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

How much mana does Evolutionary Leap cost to cast? Basics

Evolutionary Leap has a mana cost of {1}{G}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

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.

Evolutionary Leap's mana cost of {1}{G} 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.

Evolutionary Leap has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Evolutionary Leap's current oracle text is: "{G}, Sacrifice a creature: Reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card. Put that card into your hand and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order."

What is the current price of Evolutionary Leap? Pricing

The current market price for Evolutionary Leap is approximately $0.51 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $1.96 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Evolutionary Leap? Pricing

You can purchase Evolutionary Leap 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.

Evolutionary Leap normal: $0.51 | foil: $1.96

Is Evolutionary Leap legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Evolutionary Leap in Standard is not available.

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

Is Evolutionary Leap legal in Modern? Legality

Evolutionary Leap is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Evolutionary Leap legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Evolutionary Leap 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 Evolutionary Leap legal in Pioneer? Legality

Evolutionary Leap is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Evolutionary Leap legal in Legacy? Legality

Evolutionary Leap is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Evolutionary Leap legal in Vintage? Legality

Evolutionary Leap 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 Evolutionary Leap legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Evolutionary Leap 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 Evolutionary Leap from? Details

This printing of Evolutionary Leap is from ORI (ORI), with collector number 176.

Evolutionary Leap may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Evolutionary Leap's rarity? Details

Evolutionary Leap is a rare card in ORI.

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

Who illustrated Evolutionary Leap? Details

Evolutionary Leap was illustrated by Chris Rahn.

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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