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Patchwork Automaton The List MTG card
PLST #NEO-254 · Art by Donato Giancola
PLST set symbol, UncommonThe List#NEO-254Uncommon

Patchwork Automaton

Artifact Creature · ConstructWard
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · PLST #NEO-254 nonfoil
$0.16 0.0% $0.00, 7 days
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30 days
−11.1%
EDHREC rank
#7,233 Down 78 in 30 days
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Patchwork Automaton Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.16, flat over 7 days, down 11.1% over 30 days, down 11.1% over 90 days.

Patchwork Automaton Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Patchwork Automaton

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Patchwork Automaton in Sealed Products

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Patchwork Automaton Printings & Prices

Patchwork Automaton has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Patchwork Automaton Rules Text & Legality

Patchwork Automaton

Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.)

Whenever you cast an artifact spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

It dwells happily near the ever-burning forges of Sokenzan City, crafting small things of beauty from discarded scraps.

Patchwork Automaton is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.

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Patchwork Automaton Rulings

  • Feb 18, 2022

    If a player casts a spell that targets multiple permanents their opponent controls with ward, each of those ward abilities will trigger. If that player doesn't pay for all of them, the spell will be countered.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Patchwork Automaton has been reprinted 4 times. The Foundations Jumpstart reprint cut the price 70% in 30 days.

  • Feb 18, 2022NEO set symbol, UncommonKamigawa: Neon DynastyNEO #254
  • Feb 18, 2022NEO set symbol, UncommonKamigawa: Neon Dynasty · foilNEO #254
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, UncommonThe ListPLST #NEO-254
  • Nov 15, 2024J25 set symbol, UncommonFoundations JumpstartJ25 #757

Patchwork Automaton in Commander

Patchwork Automaton is the #7,233 most-played card on EDHREC, down 78 places over the last 30 days.

#7,233 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 78 in 30 days

Patchwork Automaton FAQ

How much is Patchwork Automaton worth?

Patchwork Automaton is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Patchwork Automaton legal in Commander?

Yes. Patchwork Automaton is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Patchwork Automaton been reprinted?

Yes. Patchwork Automaton has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Patchwork Automaton cheap?

Patchwork Automaton trades at about $0.16; 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,233 on EDHREC).