Name: Universal Automaton (Retro Frame)
Brand: Magic: The Gathering
Availability: InStock
Author: Ben Maier

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                  TypeArtifact Creature — Shapeshifter
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Universal Automaton (Retro Frame)Modern Horizons

                #38
                Artifact, Creature
              
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ConditionMarketLow
Near Mint$3.04$3.69
Lightly Played$3.79$4.98
Moderately Played$2.46$3.49
Heavily Played$3.52$9.31
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Card details
          
          Mana cost1
          TypeArtifact Creature — Shapeshifter
          P / T1 / 1
          
          
          
          SetModern Horizons
          Number38
          RarityArtifact, Creature
          Released2019-06-14
        Oracle text<span style="color:red">Please Note:</span> Due to printing inconsistencies, versions of this card can have either foiling over the entire face of the card or foiling on only the borders of the card, along with foiling color variations for each. You may receive any variation unless specifically noted as a <a href="https://help.tcgplayer.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000111067-How-Do-Listings-With-Photos-Work-">Listing with Photo</a>.


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        "Within minutes, the strange device was indistinguishable from the other upon my workbench."


—Tocasia, journal entry
      
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Condition	Market	Low
Near Mint	$3.04	$3.69
Lightly Played	$3.79	$4.98
Moderately Played	$2.46	$3.49
Heavily Played	$3.52	$9.31