Branching Evolution is a green enchantment from Modern Horizons 3 that doubles the number of +1/+1 counters placed on creatures you control. It provides a steady growth engine for counter based strategies, turning small gains into a threatening board presence. The mana cost sits at {2}{G}{G}, landing on curve for a green deck that wants to scale its threats. The light play foil catches the battlefield light, and the artwork presents a lush panorama of branching life around a temple site, a visual echo of the set's theme of life pushing back against decay.
Branching Evolution Light Play Foil
On the battlefield the effect is straightforward and powerful: if one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on a creature you control, twice that many +1/+1 counters are put on that creature instead. This increases your growth trajectory and plays nicely with other counter doublers or proliferate strategies. Once cast, the enchantment remains a reliable engine that scales with your board. The flavor text paints a moment when Aclazotz's undead forces approach the temple of Oier Kaslem and collide with a roaring wall of vibrant life, a fitting note for a card built around boosting growth.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{G}{G}
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Card Type – Enchantment
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Subtypes – (none)
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on a creature you control, twice that many +1/+1 counters are put on that creature instead.
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Power / Toughness – N/A
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Loyalty – N/A
