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Universal Automaton
ARTIFACT CREATURE — SHAPESHIFTER Common
The List EDHREC #2,123
$0.69
+0.0%
7 days
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Universal Automaton price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.69.
Universal Automaton Price Summary
Universal Automaton's current headline price is $0.69.
Universal Automaton Printings & Prices
5 printings
Universal Automaton has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including alt art treatments.
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Sell Universal Automaton: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | H1R #38 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #235 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | H1R #38 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #J22-803 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #803 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #MH1-235 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH1 #235 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #803 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Universal Automaton Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
7 printings
Universal Automaton has been reprinted 7 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #803 | 2022-12-02 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #J22-803 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| PLST #MH1-235 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| H1R #38 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Alt Art |
| H1R #38 | 2021-06-18 | Uncommon | Alt Art |
| MH1 #235 | 2019-06-14 | Common | Standard |
| MH1 #235 | 2019-06-14 | Common | Standard |
J22 #803 
H1R #38 
MH1 #235 Universal Automaton in Commander
Universal Automaton is the #2,123 most-played card on EDHREC, down 30 places over the last 30 days.
Universal Automaton FAQ
How much is Universal Automaton worth?
Universal Automaton is worth about $0.69 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.69 — 7 reprints keep supply plentiful.