Machinesmith Automaton

Marvel Super Heroes #144

Type: Artifact Creature — Robot Villain

Mana cost: {2}{R}

Card text: Trample Whenever another artifact you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

P/T: 2/2

Rarity: common

Artist: Wero Gallo

""Every day, I find new ways to improve upon my designs. This is the inherent superiority of metal over flesh and blood." —Machinesmith, Samuel Saxon"

Released: June 26, 2026

Prices

$0.20 USD · $0.22 USD (Foil) · €0.07 EUR

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Format Legality

Format	Legality
Standard	✓ Legal
Pioneer	✓ Legal
Modern	✓ Legal
Legacy	✓ Legal
Commander	✓ Legal
Vintage	✓ Legal
Pauper	✓ Legal
Oathbreaker	✓ Legal

Draft & Sealed Synergies

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