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Universal Automaton Modern Horizons MTG card
MH1 #235 · Art by Ben Maier
MH1 set symbol, CommonModern Horizons#235Common

Universal Automaton

Artifact Creature · ShapeshifterChangeling
TCGplayer market · MH1 #235 nonfoil
$0.60 −6.3% −$0.04, 7 days
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30 days
−7.7%
EDHREC rank
#2,161 Down 27 in 30 days
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Universal Automaton Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.60, down 6.3% over 7 days, down 7.7% over 30 days, down 15.5% over 90 days.

Universal Automaton Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Universal Automaton

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Universal Automaton in Sealed Products

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Universal Automaton Printings & Prices

Universal Automaton has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including alt art treatments.

MH1 set symbol, CommonMH1 #235
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PLST set symbol, CommonPLST #J22-803
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J22 set symbol, CommonJ22 #803
H1R set symbol, UncommonH1R #38
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Universal Automaton Rules Text & Legality

Universal Automaton

Changeling (This card is every creature type.)

"Within minutes, the strange device was indistinguishable from the other upon my workbench." —Tocasia, journal entry

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

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Universal Automaton has been reprinted 7 times.

  • Jun 14, 2019MH1 set symbol, CommonModern HorizonsMH1 #235
  • Jun 14, 2019MH1 set symbol, CommonModern Horizons · foilMH1 #235
  • Jun 18, 2021H1R set symbol, UncommonModern Horizons 1 Timeshifts · Alt Art, foilH1R #38
  • Jun 18, 2021H1R set symbol, UncommonModern Horizons 1 Timeshifts · Alt Art, etchedH1R #38
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #MH1-235
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, CommonThe ListPLST #J22-803
  • Dec 2, 2022J22 set symbol, CommonJumpstart 2022J22 #803

Universal Automaton in Commander

Universal Automaton is the #2,161 most-played card on EDHREC, down 27 places over the last 30 days.

#2,161 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 27 in 30 days

Universal Automaton FAQ

How much is Universal Automaton worth?

Universal Automaton is worth about $0.60 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Universal Automaton legal in Commander?

Yes. Universal Automaton is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Universal Automaton been reprinted?

Yes. Universal Automaton has been reprinted 7 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Universal Automaton cheap?

Universal Automaton trades at about $0.60; 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Universal Automaton?

Cards that fill a similar role include Bloodline Pretender, Changeling Outcast, Mothdust Changeling.