Wild Evocation
Magic 2011 160 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2011
- Collector number
- 160
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Chippy
- Market price
- $1.27
What it does
At the beginning of each player's upkeep, that player reveals a card at random from their hand. If it's a land card, the player puts it onto the battlefield. Otherwise, the player casts it without paying its mana cost if able.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wild Evocation was released in the 2011 core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Designed as a rare enchantment, it was intended to introduce high-variance, chaotic play to casual formats by forcing players to reveal and play cards from their libraries at random. The card reflects the design philosophy of the era, which frequently explored 'top-down' expressions of magical power that favored unpredictable gameplay over strict competitive efficiency.
The artwork for the card was illustrated by Dave Kendall, a long-time contributor to the game known for his dark, expressive fantasy style. Kendall chose a visceral depiction of arcane energy manifesting in the physical world, aiming to capture the chaotic and potentially overwhelming nature of the spell’s mechanics. Upon its release, it was noted by players for its role as a quintessential 'Timmy' card—appealing to those who enjoy large, splashy effects and unpredictable board states rather than tournament-grade optimization.
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