Patchwork Automaton — Forge-Grown Growth
Patchwork Automaton is a compact engine that grows with your artifact plan. This Artifact Creature Construct enters the battlefield as a 1/1 for {2} and brings Ward 2, making it costly for opponents to single it out. In decks that cast multiple artifacts, the Automaton reliably accrues +1/+1 counters each time you cast an artifact spell, turning a cheap blocker into a threatening attacker by midgame.
The card suits Jumpstart Foundations style where efficient synergy matters more than raw power. Patchwork Automaton fits cleanly into decks that want low curve starts, incremental board development, and protection from targeted removal. If you play artifact creatures, vehicles, or mana rocks, this Automaton rewards repetition and wherewithal. Add it to your builds to stabilize early turns and scale into a resilient threat.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature
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Subtypes – Construct
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – 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 Patchwork Automaton.
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Power / Toughness – 1/1
