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Guardian Automaton

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Artifact Creature — Construct

Magic Origins·ori #227·Common·2015·Art by Vincent Proce
StandardNot Legal
ModernLegal
CommanderLegal
LegacyLegal
PioneerLegal
VintageLegal
Guardian Automaton
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Oracle Text

When this creature dies, you gain 3 life.

The wealthy in the city of Ghirapur outfit their lives with grand machines, entrusting even their children to filigree and gears.

P / T

3 / 3

Print Details

Set
Magic Origins (ORI)
Number
#227
Rarity
Common
Artist
Vincent Proce
Frame
2015
Border
Black
Language
EN
Finishes
Nonfoil, Foil
USD
$0.03
USD Foil
$0.22
EUR
€0.07
EUR Foil
€0.19
MTGO Tix
0.03

Indicative figures.

Card Knowledge

Legalities

StandardNot Legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal

Rulings1

6/22/2015·wotc

If Guardian Automaton dies at the same time as your life total is reduced to 0 or less, you’ll lose the game before the triggered ability resolves.

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