Mindless Automaton
Mindless Automaton Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Mindless Automaton is $0.15 (EMA #227), and the most expensive is $8.62 (TSB #111, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, down 19.4% over 7 days, down 10.7% over 30 days, up 150.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.33 (2026).
Mindless Automaton Printings & Prices
Mindless Automaton has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Mindless Automaton: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $7.50 cash for TSB #111 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSB #111 | Foil | $7.50 | $14.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSB #111 | Foil | $5.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | EMA #227 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | EXO #135 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| CoolStuffInc | EXO #135 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TSB #111 | Nonfoil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | CMR #326 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | EMA #227 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | CMR #326 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MOC #365 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
Mindless Automaton Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with two +1/+1 counters on it.
{1}, Discard a card: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Remove two +1/+1 counters from this creature: Draw a card.
Mindless Automaton is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Mindless Automaton Rulings
- Nov 10, 2020 If removing two +1/+1 counters from Mindless Automaton causes the amount of damage already marked on Mindless Automaton to be equal to or greater than its toughness, it will be put into its owner's graveyard as a state-based action before the ability can be activated again and before the card is drawn.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Mindless Automaton has been reprinted 9 times. The Edge of Eternities Commander reprint cut the price 62% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOC #142 | 2025-08-01 | Uncommon | Standard | $0.42 | $0.29 | $0.16 | $0.10 |
| MOC #365 | 2023-04-21 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMR #326 | 2020-11-20 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMR #326 | 2020-11-20 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| EMA #227 | 2016-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| EMA #227 | 2016-06-10 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSB #111 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TSB #111 | 2006-10-06 | Special | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| EXO #135 | 1998-06-15 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
EOC #142 
MOC #365 
CMR #326 
EMA #227 
TSB #111 
EXO #135 Mindless Automaton in Commander
Mindless Automaton is the #4,776 most-played card on EDHREC, up 9 places over the last 30 days.
Mindless Automaton FAQ
How much is Mindless Automaton worth?
Mindless Automaton is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.15 to $8.62 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Mindless Automaton legal in Commander?
Yes — Mindless Automaton is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Mindless Automaton been reprinted?
Yes — Mindless Automaton has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Mindless Automaton cheap?
Mindless Automaton trades at about $0.25 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful.