Armory Automaton
Commander 2016 51 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 51
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- James Paick
- Market price
- $1.10
What it does
Whenever this creature enters or attacks, you may attach any number of target Equipment to it. (Control of the Equipment doesn't change.)
With no flesh to tire or resolve to falter, the machines soon became the Academy's preferred trainers.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Armory Automaton was released in 2016 as part of the Commander 2016 set, a collection specifically designed for the multiplayer Commander format of Magic: The Gathering. This set was notable for introducing four-color legendary creatures and mechanics centered on the theme of political maneuvering and strategic resource allocation. The card fits into this high-synergy environment by allowing players to attach all Equipment and Auras they control to it, making it a powerful utility piece for decks focused on item-based board presence.
The card was illustrated by James Paick, a professional artist known for his detailed fantasy world-building and architectural focus. Paick’s design for the Automaton emphasizes a mechanical, clockwork aesthetic, utilizing metallic textures and an imposing stance to convey its role as a vessel for weaponry. Upon release, the card was well-received by players building equipment-heavy decks, as it provided an efficient way to bypass high equip costs and consolidate board state advantages.
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