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Guardian Automaton
ARTIFACT CREATURE — CONSTRUCT Common
Magic Origins EDHREC #26,878
$0.04
+0.0%
7 days
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Guardian Automaton Price Summary
Guardian Automaton's current headline price is $0.04.
Guardian Automaton Printings & Prices
1 printings
Guardian Automaton has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Guardian Automaton: Buylist Offers
2 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | ORI #227 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ORI #227 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Guardian Automaton Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗When this creature dies, you gain 3 life.
"The wealthy in the city of Ghirapur outfit their lives with grand machines, entrusting even their children to filigree and gears."
Guardian Automaton is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Guardian Automaton Rulings
1 most recent
- Jun 22, 2015 If Guardian Automaton dies at the same time as your life total is reduced to 0 or less, you’ll lose the game before the triggered ability resolves.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
2 printings
Guardian Automaton has been reprinted 2 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORI #227 | 2015-07-17 | Common | Standard |
| ORI #227 | 2015-07-17 | Common | Standard |
Guardian Automaton in Commander
Guardian Automaton is the #26,878 most-played card on EDHREC, down 328 places over the last 30 days.
Guardian Automaton FAQ
How much is Guardian Automaton worth?
Guardian Automaton is worth about $0.04 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Guardian Automaton legal in Commander?
Yes — Guardian Automaton is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Guardian Automaton been reprinted?
Yes — Guardian Automaton has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Guardian Automaton cheap?
Guardian Automaton trades at about $0.04 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#26,878 on EDHREC).