Patchwork Automaton
Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty 254 • uncommon
- Set
- Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty
- Collector number
- 254
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Donato Giancola
- Market price
- $0.37
What it does
Ward 2 generic mana (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays 2 generic mana.)
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
It dwells happily near the ever-burning forges of Sokenzan City, crafting small things of beauty from discarded scraps.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Patchwork Automaton was introduced in the 2022 Magic: The Gathering set Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. The set revisited the plane of Kamigawa, transforming it from a traditional Japanese-inspired folklore setting into a futuristic cyberpunk landscape. The creature type artifact creature was designed to highlight the set's emphasis on mechanical integration and the synergy between artifacts and enchantments, reflecting a world where technology and spirit energy collide.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Marie Magny, portrays a construct fashioned from disparate, scavenged mechanical parts, which aligns with the card's ability to grow stronger as other artifacts enter the battlefield. The design choice to use 'modular' components visually communicates the creature's thematic reliance on assembly and repair. Upon its release, the card gained significant traction in competitive play for its efficiency as a low-cost threat that rewards players for building around artifact themes.
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About Patchwork Automaton
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