Universal Automaton
Modern Horizons 1 Timeshifts 38 • uncommon
- Set
- Modern Horizons 1 Timeshifts
- Collector number
- 38
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ben Maier
- Market price
- $2.87
What it does
Changeling (This card is every creature type.)
"Within minutes, the strange device was indistinguishable from the other upon my workbench."— Tocasia, journal entry
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Universal Automaton was released in 2019 as part of the Modern Horizons set, which was designed by Wizards of the Coast as the first Magic: The Gathering expansion intended specifically for the Modern format. The set focused on bringing new cards into the ecosystem that were themed around nostalgic mechanics and tribal synergies, rather than tying them to a specific storyline or plane. This card, specifically, functions as a colorless creature that possesses every creature type, making it a versatile tool for tribal decks that rely on 'lord' effects or type-specific interactions.
The card’s design was intended to offer a flexible, low-cost utility option for players exploring 'changelings' and other tribal themes. The illustration, created by artist Dimitar Marinski, leans into the cold, mechanical aesthetic of an unfinished or multi-functional construct. Upon its release, it was well-received by deck builders for its simplicity and its ability to act as a 'glue' card, helping to bridge gaps in diverse tribal decks that might otherwise struggle to find creatures that benefit from universal buffs.
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