Patchwork Automaton

{2} · Artifact Creature — Construct

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.

Rulings (1)

Feb 18, 2022 · If a player casts a spell that targets multiple permanents their opponent controls with ward, each of those ward abilities will trigger. If that player doesn't pay for all of them, the spell will be countered.

LegacyLegal

VintageLegal

ModernLegal

PioneerLegal

StandardNot legal

PauperNot legal

PremodernNot legal

cEDHLegal

Where it’s played now

Inclusion by archetype

% of archetype's lists running it · last 30 days · n=214 decks

Archetype	Format	Inclusion	Copies	Decks (n)
Sphere Shops	Vintage	100%	2–4×	63
Other Shops	Vintage	66.7%	4×	3
Blue Artifacts	Legacy	33.3%	3–4×	57
Raker Shops	Vintage	16.3%	4×	80
Painter	Legacy	9.1%	4×	11

Data as of Jun 14, 2026 · MTGO + papercasthaven.com

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