Quick Answer

Pit Automaton is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Construct from DFT (DFT) costing {2}. Current price: $0.05 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Pit Automaton MTG card

Pit Automaton

Artifact Creature — Construct

Card Text

Defender {T}: Add {C}{C}. Spend this mana only to activate abilities. {2}, {T}: When you next activate an exhaust ability that isn't a mana ability this turn, copy it. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Card Stats

0/4 uncommon CMC: 2.0 DFT DFT 🎨 Villarrte
Defender

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.05
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.17
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.11
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.25
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pit Automaton? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Defender {T}: Add {C}{C}. Spend this mana only to activate abilities. {2}, {T}: When you next activate an exhaust ability that isn't a mana ability this turn, copy it. You may choose new targets for the copy."

How much mana does Pit Automaton cost to cast? Basics

Pit Automaton has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Pit Automaton's mana cost of {2} 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.

Pit Automaton has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Pit Automaton's current oracle text is: "Defender {T}: Add {C}{C}. Spend this mana only to activate abilities. {2}, {T}: When you next activate an exhaust ability that isn't a mana ability this turn, copy it. You may choose new targets for the copy."

What is the current price of Pit Automaton? Pricing

The current market price for Pit Automaton is approximately $0.05 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.17 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Pit Automaton? Pricing

You can purchase Pit 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.

Pit Automaton normal: $0.05 | foil: $0.17

Is Pit Automaton legal in Standard? Legality

Pit Automaton is Legal in Standard format.

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

Is Pit Automaton legal in Modern? Legality

Pit Automaton is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pit Automaton legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pit 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 Pit Automaton legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pit Automaton is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Pit Automaton legal in Legacy? Legality

Pit Automaton is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pit Automaton legal in Vintage? Legality

Pit 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 Pit Automaton legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pit Automaton in Pauper is not available.

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 Pit Automaton from? Details

This printing of Pit Automaton is from DFT (DFT), with collector number 238.

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

What is Pit Automaton's rarity? Details

Pit Automaton is a uncommon card in DFT.

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

Who illustrated Pit Automaton? Details

Pit Automaton was illustrated by Villarrte.

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

What is Pit Automaton's power and toughness? Details

Pit Automaton is a 0/4 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (4) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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