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Adaptive Automaton
SLD · Secret Lair Drop #1109 · Rare · released 2022-11-28
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Artifact Creature — Construct
As this creature enters, choose a creature type.
This creature is the chosen type in addition to its other types.
Other creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1.
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Adaptive Automaton is a rare creature from Secret Lair Drop (2022). It has been printed 8 times across 6 sets, from 2011 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.42 to $7.09 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$7.09
USD Foil$6.85
Format legality
Where you can play Adaptive Automaton in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (8)
Prices range from $0.42 to $7.09 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Foundations at $0.42.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2012 | 201 | Rare | $1.35 | $3.68 |
| Explorers of Ixalan | 42 | Rare | $1.85 | — |
| Double Masters | 231 | Rare | $2.03 | $2.20 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 64z | Rare | — | — |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 64 | Rare | $1.54 | $1.62 |
| The Brothers' War Retro Artifacts | 1 | Rare | $1.31 | $1.95 |
| Secret Lair Drop This page | 1109 | Rare | $7.09 | $6.85 |
| Foundations | 723 | Rare | — | $0.42 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2024-11-08The choice of creature type is made as Adaptive Automaton enters. Players can't take any actions between the time the choice is made and the time the appropriate creatures begin to get +1/+1.
- 2024-11-08You must choose an existing creature type, such as Human or Warrior. Card types such as artifact and supertypes such as legendary can't be chosen.
- 2024-11-08Even though Adaptive Automaton is a Construct, other Construct creatures you control won't get +1/+1 unless you chose Construct as Adaptive Automaton entered the battlefield.
Frequently asked questions
Is Adaptive Automaton legal in Commander?
Yes — Adaptive Automaton is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Adaptive Automaton legal in?
Adaptive Automaton is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Adaptive Automaton been printed?
Adaptive Automaton has been printed 8 times across 6 sets, from 2011 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Adaptive Automaton?
The cheapest printing is Foundations (#723) at about $0.42.
Who illustrated Adaptive Automaton?
This printing of Adaptive Automaton was illustrated by Jack Hughes.