---
name: "Patchwork Automaton"
mana_cost: "{2}"
cmc: 2
type_line: "Artifact Creature — Construct"
colors: []
color_identity: []
keywords: ["Ward"]
set: "NEO"
set_name: "Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty"
collector_number: "254"
rarity: "uncommon"
artist: "Donato Giancola"
oracle_id: "0ba86a50-13df-4b26-8b3a-9e3917ff850f"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/patchwork-automaton-neo"
legalities:
  commander: "legal"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "legal"
  pioneer: "legal"
  legacy: "legal"
  vintage: "legal"
  pauper: "not_legal"
  penny: "not_legal"
---

# Patchwork Automaton
- **Mana Cost:** `{2}` (CMC: 2)
- **Type:** Artifact Creature — Construct
- **Power/Toughness:** 1/1
- **Keywords:** Ward

## Oracle Text
Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.)
Whenever you cast an artifact spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

> *Si sofferma spesso e volentieri vicino alle forge perennemente accese della Città di Sokenzan, costruendo piccoli oggetti meravigliosi a partire dai rottami.*

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## Printing Details
- **Set:** Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty (NEO) #254
- **Rarity:** Uncommon
- **Artist:** Donato Giancola
- **Total Printings:** 18 across all historical editions

## Format Legalities
Commander: `legal` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `legal` | Pioneer: `legal` | Legacy: `legal` | Vintage: `legal` | Pauper: `not_legal` | Penny: `not_legal`