Quick Answer

Augmenting Automaton is a common Artifact Creature — Construct from AER (AER) costing {1}. Current price: $0.03 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Augmenting Automaton MTG card

Augmenting Automaton

Artifact Creature — Construct

Card Text

{1}{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.

When you have taught an automaton how to build others of its kind, it is a small step to make it build itself.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 AER AER 🎨 Jason Rainville

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.03
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TCGPlayer
$0.12
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.02
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Augmenting Automaton? Basics

Augmenting Automaton is a Artifact Creature — Construct card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{1}{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

How much mana does Augmenting Automaton cost to cast? Basics

Augmenting Automaton has a mana cost of {1}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Augmenting Automaton's mana cost of {1} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Augmenting Automaton has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Augmenting Automaton's current oracle text is: "{1}{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn."

What is the current price of Augmenting Automaton? Pricing

The current market price for Augmenting Automaton is approximately $0.03 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.02 EUR.

Where can I buy Augmenting Automaton? Pricing

You can purchase Augmenting Automaton from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Augmenting Automaton normal: $0.03 | foil: $0.12

Is Augmenting Automaton legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Augmenting Automaton in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Augmenting Automaton legal in Modern? Legality

Augmenting Automaton is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Augmenting Automaton legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Augmenting Automaton is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Augmenting Automaton legal in Pioneer? Legality

Augmenting Automaton is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Augmenting Automaton legal in Legacy? Legality

Augmenting Automaton is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Augmenting Automaton legal in Vintage? Legality

Augmenting Automaton is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Augmenting Automaton legal in Pauper? Legality

Augmenting Automaton is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Augmenting Automaton from? Details

This printing of Augmenting Automaton is from AER (AER), with collector number 143.

Augmenting Automaton may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Augmenting Automaton's rarity? Details

Augmenting Automaton is a common card in AER.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Augmenting Automaton? Details

Augmenting Automaton was illustrated by Jason Rainville.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Augmenting Automaton's power and toughness? Details

Augmenting Automaton is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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