Adaptive Automaton
Artifact Creature — Construct · Rare
Adaptive Automaton is currently worth about $0.38 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
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Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 3
- Type line
- Artifact Creature — Construct
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2022
- Artist
- Igor Kieryluk
- P/T
- 2/2
Playability
#1755 most-played card on EDHREC — Widely played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 1109 | Rare | $6.63 | $7.50 |
| Explorers of Ixalan | 42 | Rare | $1.76 | — |
| Double Masters | 231 | Rare | $1.68 | $2.21 |
| Magic 2012 | 201 | Rare | $1.27 | $3.29 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 1 | Rare | $1.24 | $1.89 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 64 | Rare | $1.11 | $1.75 |
| Foundations | 723 | Rare | — | $0.38 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 64z | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #1109 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $7.50 | $6.63 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$6.63 – $7.63 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Adaptive Automaton worth?
Adaptive Automaton is currently worth about $0.38 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.38 to $7.50 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Adaptive Automaton printed in?
Adaptive Automaton has been printed in 6 sets, including The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts, Secret Lair Drop, Magic 2012, Explorers of Ixalan, Double Masters, Foundations.
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Is Adaptive Automaton legal in Commander?
Yes — Adaptive Automaton is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Adaptive Automaton legal in Modern?
Yes — Adaptive Automaton is legal in Modern.
Is Adaptive Automaton on the Reserved List?
No — Adaptive Automaton is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts · Secret Lair Drop · Magic 2012 · Explorers of Ixalan · Double Masters · Foundations
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