Evolution effect
Evolution Effect Cards
Evolution effects change how evolution works during a turn — evolving a Tetramon outside the normal step, or stopping the opponent from evolving at all.
Quick answer
Evolve a Tetramon outside the normal evolution step.
6 playable Tetramon currently contain a verified Evolution action. Biggest single Evolution action: 1.
All Evolution cards
Every current Tetramon with a Evolution action, in the order the game resolves it.
6 cards
Play effectEvolution actions: 1
Evolution1Search1
Also has: Search
Play effectEvolution actions: 1
Evolution1Search1
Also has: Search
Play effectEvolution actions: 1
Evolution1Search1
Also has: Search
Play effectEvolution actions: 1
Power BoostEvolution1
Also has: Power Boost
Compare Evolution effects
Objective comparisons from the verified queue. No tier list, no assumed ranking.
Most common pairings
- Evolution + Search3 of 6 Evolution cards3
- Evolution + Discard1 of 6 Evolution cards1
- Evolution + Power Boost1 of 6 Evolution cards1
How Evolution effects resolve
These are the real queues behind the summaries above, in game order.
Jacktern
Wind · Legendary
On play
Discard 1
Your hand
then
Evolution 1
Opponent
Clawop
Earth · Common
On play
Evolution 1optional
Your card
then
Search 1
Your deck · looks through your whole deck
Evolution cards by element and stage
By element
By evolution stage
Secondary effects
- Search3also on 3 cards
- Discard1also on 1 card
- Power Boost1also on 1 card
Mechanic note
How this mechanic works
Evolution actions either evolve a Tetramon outside the normal evolution step or prevent the opponent from evolving next turn. This is a Play Effect page; the evolution chain itself lives under Tetramon.
Need evolution in your deck?
Start a deck with a Evolution card, or open the Deck Builder and add cards as you browse.
Looking for a deck built around this mechanic? Explore Quick Evolution deck ideas →
Evolution questions
How is this different from the evolution chain?
This page lists Play Effects that change evolution. Which card evolves into which is the evolution chain, listed separately.
See evolution chains →Which evolution cards also search the deck?
Some instant evolve cards search for the evolution card when you do not already have it.
Browse Search cards →