Evolution Witness

{2}{G} · Creature — Elf Shaman Mutant

{1}{G}: Adapt 2. (If this creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, put two +1/+1 counters on it.) Whenever one or more +1/+1 counters are put on this creature, return target permanent card from your graveyard to your hand.

Rulings (2)

Jun 7, 2024 · If a creature somehow loses all of its +1/+1 counters, it can adapt again and get more +1/+1 counters.

Jun 7, 2024 · You can always activate an ability that will cause a creature to adapt. As that ability resolves, if the creature has a +1/+1 counter on it for any reason, you simply won't put any +1/+1 counters on it.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernLegal

PioneerNot legal

StandardNot legal

PauperLegal

PremodernNot legal

cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype · Pauper

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=88 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Jund Garden	Pauper	50%	1×	2
Gruul Ramp	Pauper	20%	1×	15
Jund Midrange	Pauper	7%	1×	71

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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