Complex Automaton
NEMNemesis/#128/2000Rare
MV 4
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.49
Cardmarket€0.33
ManaPool$0.17
TCGplayer$0.28
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.03
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.14 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.49High $0.49Low $0.49▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.28TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▼ 3.5%90d▼ 6.7%
90d high
$0.30
90d low
$0.28
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.28
Nemesis
- Down 3.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 7% below its 90 day high of $0.30.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 1279% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Artifact Creature — Golem
At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control seven or more permanents, return this creature to its owner's hand.
4 / 4
Card capabilities
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Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Complex Automaton
Complex Automaton is an Artifact Creature — Golem, with mana cost {4} (mana value 4).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: not_legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.28 (down 3.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Complex Automaton FAQ
How much is Complex Automaton worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Complex Automaton is $0.28. It is down 3.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.28 to $0.30.
What is the cheapest printing of Complex Automaton?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Nemesis at $0.28 on TCGplayer.
What set was Complex Automaton first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from NEM #128, released 2000-02-14.
Is there a foil version of Complex Automaton?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $3.86 versus $0.28 for nonfoil, which is 1279% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Complex Automaton legal in Commander?
Yes, Complex Automaton is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Complex Automaton legal in Modern?
Complex Automaton is not currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Complex Automaton legal in Standard?
Complex Automaton is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Complex Automaton do?
Complex Automaton is an Artifact Creature — Golem with mana cost {4}. Its Oracle text reads: "At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control seven or more permanents, return this creature to its owner's hand.".