Guardian Automaton
Guardian Automaton is a Common Artifact Creature — Construct from Magic Origins (227) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {4}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.02 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Guardian Automaton suits collectors and players working on Magic Origins who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Guardian Automaton from Magic Origins?
Guardian Automaton is a Artifact Creature — Construct in Magic Origins numbered 227. Mana cost {4}. Guardian Automaton (227) from Magic Origins should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Magic Origins. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Guardian Automaton worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.02 for Guardian Automaton. Low and high spread runs $0.02 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.02; Normal: $0.03. This printing is from Magic Origins. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Magic Origins |
|---|---|
| Number | 227 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.02 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.08 |
| cardmarket | $0.08 |
| foil | $0.02 |
| Normal | $0.03 |
Card stats
| Power | 3 |
|---|
How collectible is Guardian Automaton?
Guardian Automaton is a Common printing in Magic Origins. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Magic Origins. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Guardian Automaton?
Guardian Automaton lists as Artifact Creature — Construct. Artist: Vincent Proce. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Magic Origins. Collector number 227 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
Cactaur's take
Guardian Automaton (227) from Magic Origins should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Guardian Automaton is catalogued as Common Artifact Creature — Construct in Magic Origins, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.02 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.08; foil: $0.02; Normal: $0.03).
- Mana cost {4} and type line Artifact Creature — Construct help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Guardian Automaton from Magic Origins?
Guardian Automaton is a Common Artifact Creature — Construct from Magic Origins numbered 227 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Guardian Automaton worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.02 for ungraded Guardian Automaton. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Guardian Automaton?
Guardian Automaton is catalogued as Common in Magic Origins. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Guardian Automaton legal in Commander or Standard?
Guardian Automaton shows format legality in pioneer, modern, legacy, pauper based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Guardian Automaton near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.02. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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