The Pit Automaton foil card, card number 238 from the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift expansion, featuring an uncommon Construct with powerful ability-copying effects.
Pit Automaton
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Aetherdrift
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The Pit Automaton (Aetherdrift #238) is an Uncommon Artifact Creature Construct from the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Aetherdrift set. Designed by artist Villarrte, this foil version of the card offers collectors a distinctive shimmering finish that highlights the mechanical aesthetic of the expansion. As a Construct with a mana value of two, it provides a reliable early-game presence, allowing players to generate colorless mana while defending their position. In the context of Magic: The Gathering collecting, this card appeals to those focused on set completion and thematic exploration. Its ability to copy non-mana abilities makes it a versatile piece for builders looking to maximize their resource efficiency. Collectors often seek out specific card numbers like 238 to ensure they have complete runs of the set, while foil enthusiasts appreciate the visual contrast between the shiny treatment and the card's dark artifact theme. For investors and hobbyists alike, tracking releases from this era provides insight into the evolving design directions of Magic: The Gathering.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Pit Automaton
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Villarrte
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}
Artifact Creature — Construct
0 / 4
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Defender {T}: Add {C}{C}. Spend this mana only to activate abilities. {2}, {T}: When you next activate an exhaust ability that isn't a mana ability this turn, copy it. You may choose new targets for the copy.