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Patchwork Automaton
ARTIFACT CREATURE — CONSTRUCT Uncommon
The List EDHREC #7,115
$0.18
+0.0%
7 days
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Patchwork Automaton price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.18.
Patchwork Automaton Price Summary
Patchwork Automaton's current headline price is $0.18.
Patchwork Automaton Printings & Prices
3 printings
Patchwork Automaton has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Patchwork Automaton: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NEO #254 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J25 #757 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #NEO-254 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J25 #757 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NEO #254 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Patchwork Automaton Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Patchwork Automaton Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
4 printings
Patchwork Automaton has been reprinted 4 times. The Foundations Jumpstart reprint cut the price 70% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J25 #757 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #NEO-254 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| NEO #254 | 2022-02-18 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| NEO #254 | 2022-02-18 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
J25 #757 
NEO #254 Patchwork Automaton in Commander
Patchwork Automaton is the #7,115 most-played card on EDHREC, down 54 places over the last 30 days.
Patchwork Automaton FAQ
How much is Patchwork Automaton worth?
Patchwork Automaton is worth about $0.18 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.18 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,115 on EDHREC).