Evolution Witness: Adapt and Return
Evolution Witness slips into green mana on the back of a modest {2}{G} cost and a compact body that fits most green plans. As a Creature Elf Shaman Mutant, it slots neatly into decks that value resilience and growth. Its Adapt 2 ability is efficient: for 1 generic and a green, you can place two +1/+1 counters on Evolution Witness if it has none. The real payoff comes when counters land; whenever one or more counters are put on Evolution Witness, you may return target permanent card from your graveyard to your hand, keeping pressure on and options flowing.
MH3 captures the set's experimental spirit and this card benefits from that design ethos. The flavor text hints at memory and breakthroughs guiding the evolution of life, a theme that mirrors a green strategy built on growth and recycling resources. With thoughtful timing, Evolution Witness helps you rebuild after trades, pulling a crucial permanent from the graveyard back to your hand while your elf continues to scale on the board. It offers steady value that scales with your play style and pace of the game.
Card Details:
- Mana Cost – {2}{G}
- Card Type – Creature
- Subtypes – Elf Shaman Mutant
- Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – 1G: 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 Evolution Witness, return target permanent card from your graveyard to your hand.
- Power / Toughness – 2/1
