Evolution Vat
Dissension 161 • rare
- Set
- Dissension
- Collector number
- 161
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- John Avon
- Market price
- $1.06
What it does
3 generic mana, tap: Tap target creature and put a +1/+1 counter on it. Until end of turn, that creature gains "2 generic mana green mana blue mana: 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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Evolution Vat on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Evolution Vat was released in 2006 as part of the Dissension expansion, the final set in the Ravnica: City of Guilds block for Magic: The Gathering. This artifact reflects the set's focus on the Simic Combine, a guild defined by its mandate to manage the natural evolution of Ravnica’s ecosystem. Within the game's mechanics, the card serves as a thematic representation of the Simic's biological engineering, allowing players to manipulate creature counters to simulate growth and adaptation.
The card’s illustration was created by artist Trevor Hairsine, who utilized a stark, clinical aesthetic to depict the internal workings of the Vat. The design aims to evoke a sense of scientific experimentation and organic transmutation, fitting squarely into the Simic guild's blue-green color identity. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche utility piece for casual play, appreciated more for its strong narrative flavor and contribution to the 'graft' mechanic than for competitive tournament play.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Evolution Vat
Evolution Vat is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Dissension 161 • rare. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Evolution Vat on collecto.rs?
Evolution Vat doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Evolution Vat?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Evolution Vat catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Evolution Vat is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
