Adaptive Automaton
The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts 64z • rare
- Set
- The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts
- Collector number
- 64z
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Igor Kieryluk
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
As this creature enters, choose a creature type.
This creature is the chosen type in addition to its other types.
Other creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Adaptive Automaton was originally introduced in the 2011 Magic: The Gathering set New Phyrexia. Designed as a flexible tribal support creature, its mechanic allows players to choose a creature type as it enters the battlefield, making it a versatile tool for decks centered around specific creature subtypes. The card was conceptualized by the game's design team to offer a universal utility piece that could adapt to the synergy requirements of various playstyles.
The version from The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts set features a stylized, nostalgic aesthetic intended to evoke the classic frame design of early Magic sets. This specific release was part of a special subset of artifacts curated to honor the history of the game during the narrative arc of the Brothers' War. It was generally well-received by players for its combination of functional utility and the aesthetic appeal of the retro-frame treatment.
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