Pit Automaton
Aetherdrift 238 • uncommon
- Set
- Aetherdrift
- Collector number
- 238
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Villarrte
- Market price
- $0.22
What it does
Defender
tap: Add colorless mana colorless mana. Spend this mana only to activate abilities.
2 generic mana, tap: When you next activate an exhaust ability that isn't a mana ability this turn, copy it. You may choose new targets for the copy.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Pit Automaton was introduced in the Aetherdrift expansion of Magic: The Gathering, reflecting the set's central themes of high-speed mechanical innovation and the volatile energy of the Aether. Designed as a versatile utility creature, the card represents the industrial backbone of the plane’s subterranean mining operations, where automated constructs are deployed to harvest raw magical resources in hazardous conditions.
The visual design emphasizes the stark, utilitarian aesthetic typical of Aetherdrift’s mechanical factions, favoring industrial silhouettes over ornate craftsmanship. The artwork focuses on the physical wear and tear of the machine, aiming to evoke a sense of rugged reliability. Upon its release, it was well-regarded by players for its efficient mana-to-utility ratio, becoming a staple in limited play environments where consistent, repeatable card advantage is prioritized.
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