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==Description==
==Description==
Adapt is tweaked version of [[Monstrosity]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/181248805933/can-simic-stop-getting-uninspired-1-1-counter|title=can simic stop getting uninspired +1/+1 counter mechanics pls?|December 19, 2018}}</ref> It is written as Adapt N, where N is any [[wikipedia:Natural_number|natural number]]. If a creature  has no [[+1/+1 counter]]s on it, you may pay the adapt cost to put N +1/+1 counters on that creature. In contrast to Monstrosity, if a creature somehow loses its +1/+1 counters, it can adapt again and pick up more.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/181248840048/hey-maro-from-first-glance-adapt-seems|title=Adapt seems uncomfortably similar to Monstrosity. Was there conscious building off of it when Simic was designed?|December 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/181249004073/is-adapt-an-attempt-at-fixing-monstrosity|title=Is Adapt an attempt at fixing Monstrosity?|December 19, 2018}}</ref> Alternatively one can place counters in response to the activation to stop the creature from getting N counters.
Adapt is tweaked version of [[Monstrosity]].<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/181248805933/can-simic-stop-getting-uninspired-1-1-counter|title=can simic stop getting uninspired +1/+1 counter mechanics pls?|December 19, 2018}}</ref> It is written as Adapt N, where N is any [[wikipedia:Natural_number|natural number]]. If a creature  has no [[+1/+1 counter]]s on it, you may pay the adapt cost to put N +1/+1 counters on that creature. In contrast to Monstrosity, if a creature somehow loses its +1/+1 counters, it can adapt again and pick up more.<ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/181248840048/hey-maro-from-first-glance-adapt-seems|title=Adapt seems uncomfortably similar to Monstrosity. Was there conscious building off of it when Simic was designed?|December 19, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{EzTumblr|http://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/181249004073/is-adapt-an-attempt-at-fixing-monstrosity|title=Is Adapt an attempt at fixing Monstrosity?|December 19, 2018}}</ref> Alternatively one can place counters in response to the activation to stop the creature from getting N counters.
===History===
Because of its fitting flavor, Adapt was reused in [[Universes Beyond]]: ''[[Transformers]]''. It also appeared in ''[[Modern Horizons 3]]''.


==Rules==
==Rules==

Latest revision as of 07:32, 12 May 2024

Adapt
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Keyword Action
Introduced Ravnica Allegiance
Last used Modern Horizons 3
Reminder Text [cost]: Adapt N (If this creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, put N +1/+1 counter(s) on it.)
Statistics
14 cards
{W} 7.1% {U} 35.7% {G} 28.6% {G/U} 28.6%
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keyword:"Adapt"

Adapt is a keyword action introduced in Ravnica Allegiance for the Simic Combine.[1][2]

Description

Adapt is tweaked version of Monstrosity.[3] It is written as Adapt N, where N is any natural number. If a creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, you may pay the adapt cost to put N +1/+1 counters on that creature. In contrast to Monstrosity, if a creature somehow loses its +1/+1 counters, it can adapt again and pick up more.[4][5] Alternatively one can place counters in response to the activation to stop the creature from getting N counters.

History

Because of its fitting flavor, Adapt was reused in Universes Beyond: Transformers. It also appeared in Modern Horizons 3.

Rules

From the glossary of the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

Adapt
A keyword action that puts +1/+1 counters on a creature that doesn’t have any yet. See rule 701.43, “Adapt.”

From the Comprehensive Rules (June 7, 2024—Modern Horizons 3)

  • 701.43. Adapt
    • 701.43a “Adapt N” means “If this permanent has no +1/+1 counters on it, put N +1/+1 counters on it.”

Rulings

  • You can always activate an ability that will cause a creature to adapt. As that ability resolves, if the creature has a +1/+1 counter on it for any reason, you simply won't put any +1/+1 counters on it.
  • If a creature somehow loses all of its +1/+1 counters, it can adapt again and get more +1/+1 counters.

Example

Example

Aeromunculus {1}{G}{U}
Creature — Homunculus Mutant
2/3
Flying
{2}{G}{U}: Adapt 1 (If this creature has no +1/+1 counters on it, put a +1/+1 counter on it.)

References