# Adaptive Automaton (Explorers of Ixalan) — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/adaptive-automaton-explorers-of-ixalan-42-mtg

**Adaptive Automaton (Explorers of Ixalan)** is worth about **$1.73**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/adaptive-automaton-explorers-of-ixalan-42-mtg

## Value by tier

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Market | $1.73 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-14. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAdaptive%2520Automaton%2520Explorers%2520of%2520Ixalan%2520MTG%2520Card%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAdaptive%2520Automaton%2520Explorers%2520of%2520Ixalan%2520MTG%2520Card%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Rare |
| Set | Explorers of Ixalan |
| Number | #42 |

## Adaptive Automaton (Explorers of Ixalan) value

The Adaptive Automaton from **Explorers of Ixalan** (#42) has a market price of **$1.73**.

### What drives the price

For Magic singles, set, rarity, condition (NM vs played), and playability/format demand drive value. First printings, foils, and cards that see competitive or Commander play hold value best; reprints soften prices.

## FAQ

**What is the current market price for this card?**

The Adaptive Automaton from Explorers of Ixalan is currently listed at $1.90.

**Is this card rare?**

Yes, this specific card is listed with a Rarity of Rare.

**Which set does this card belong to?**

This card is part of the Explorers of Ixalan set, identified as card number #42.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/adaptive-automaton-explorers-of-ixalan-42-mtg
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
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