Adaptive Automaton #42 – Explorers of Ixalan (Rare)

Magic: The Gathering · Explorers of Ixalan · Rare

Adaptive Automaton #42 Price

Adaptive Automaton (#42, Rare) from Explorers of Ixalan is worth $1.85 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Normal sells for €2.12.

Near Mint · TCGplayer: $1.85
Near Mint · Cardmarket: €2.12
30-day change: +2.2%
Printings: 1

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Adaptive Automaton prices by printing

Near Mint market prices, updated October 4, 2026.

Printing	TCGplayer (USD)	Cardmarket (EUR)
Normal	$1.85	€2.12

TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket price for Near Mint English copies. They are two separate markets, so the euro figure is Cardmarket's own price, not a conversion of the dollar one. Source: TCGplayer, Cardmarket.

Card details

Set: Explorers of Ixalan
Card number: 42
Rarity: Rare
Released: November 24, 2017
Illustrator: Igor Kieryluk
Power / toughness: 2/2
Type line: Artifact Creature — Construct
Rules text: As Adaptive Automation enters the battlefield, choose a creature type.
Adaptive Automation is the chosen type in addition to its other types.
Other creatures you control of the chosen type get +1/+1.

Adaptive Automaton: common questions

How much is Adaptive Automaton #42 worth?

Adaptive Automaton (#42, Rare) from Explorers of Ixalan is worth $1.85 in Near Mint condition on TCGplayer as of October 4, 2026. On Cardmarket, Europe's main marketplace, the Normal sells for €2.12.

What set is Adaptive Automaton from?

Adaptive Automaton is card 42 in Explorers of Ixalan, released November 24, 2017. Its rarity is Rare. Illustrated by Igor Kieryluk.

Is Adaptive Automaton going up in price?

Over the last 30 days the Near Mint Normal price on TCGplayer moved from $1.81 (September 6, 2026) to $1.85 (October 4, 2026), a change of +2.2%. The 30-day low was $1.76 and the high $1.86.

How do I check what my Adaptive Automaton is worth?

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