Evolving Wilds
Land
Why Play Evolving Wilds
Budget multicolor decks rely on Evolving Wilds as an essential mana fixing tool when expensive dual lands aren't available. The card shines in slower formats where the tempo loss from entering tapped matters less, particularly in decks that can afford to take turn one or two off from aggressive plays. Three-color or more Commander decks frequently include it as reliable fixing that also thins the library, reducing dead draws in the late game.Format Notes
Commander represents the primary home for Evolving Wilds, where multicolor strategies are common and games run long enough to absorb the tempo cost. Pauper decks occasionally use it for budget mana fixing, though the format's speed often makes the tapped downside significant. Standard and Pioneer generally ignore it in favor of faster dual lands, while competitive formats like Modern and Legacy have far superior options available.Combos & Synergies
Landfall creatures like Scute Swarm and Lotus Cobra benefit from the guaranteed land drop trigger that Evolving Wilds provides on demand. Cards with threshold or delirium mechanics appreciate having a land in the graveyard, while Life from the Loam can repeatedly return it for additional landfall triggers and mana fixing. The sacrifice effect also enables interactions with cards that care about lands entering graveyards or being sacrificed.Featured in These Decks
- World Shaper Commander
- Wade into Battle Commander
- Wade into Battle Commander
- Veloci-Ramp-Tor Commander
- Vampiric Bloodlust Commander
- Urza’s Iron Alliance Commander
