Universal Automaton
The List · #J22-803

Universal Automaton

Universal Automaton is a Common Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter from The List (J22-803) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.68 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.68
Cardmarket trend €0.54
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Universal Automaton suits collectors and players working on The List 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 Universal Automaton from The List?

Universal Automaton is a Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter in The List numbered J22-803. Mana cost {1}. Universal Automaton (J22-803) from The List should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from The List. Collector number J22-803 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What is Universal Automaton worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.68 for Universal Automaton. Low and high spread runs $0.68 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.54; Normal: $0.68. This printing is from The List. Collector number J22-803 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetThe List
NumberJ22-803
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.68
Cardmarket EUR€0.54
cardmarket $0.54
Normal $0.68

Card stats

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How collectible is Universal Automaton?

Universal Automaton is a Common printing in The List. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from The List. Collector number J22-803 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.

What are the key details for Universal Automaton?

Universal Automaton lists as Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter with keywords Changeling. Artist: Ben Maier. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from The List. Collector number J22-803 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Universal Automaton (J22-803) from The List should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Universal Automaton is catalogued as Common Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter in The List, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.68 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.54; Normal: $0.68).
  • Mana cost {1} and type line Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter 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 Universal Automaton from The List?

Universal Automaton is a Common Artifact Creature — Shapeshifter from The List numbered J22-803 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Universal Automaton worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.68 for ungraded Universal Automaton. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Universal Automaton?

Universal Automaton is catalogued as Common in The List. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Universal Automaton legal in Commander or Standard?

Universal Automaton shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, modern based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Universal Automaton near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.68. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.