Universal Automaton
The List J22-803 • common
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- J22-803
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Ben Maier
- Market price
- $0.71
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
Universal Automaton was originally introduced to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in the Modern Horizons set, released in 2019. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card serves as a versatile utility piece within the game's mechanics, functioning as a 'changeling' creature that possesses every creature type simultaneously. This design was intended to provide deck builders with a flexible tool that could synergize with a wide variety of tribal-themed strategies, bridging gaps between disparate creature factions.
The inclusion of this card in The List—a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs—reflects its enduring utility in casual and competitive formats. The artwork, credited to illustrator Igor Kieryluk, leans into a sleek, industrial aesthetic that emphasizes the construct's functional, modular nature. It has been well-regarded by the player base for its simplicity and tactical adaptability, securing its place as a staple for those looking to optimize synergy-heavy decks.
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