Auton Soldier
Artifact Creature — Alien Soldier
You may have this creature enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it isn't legendary, is an artifact in addition to its other types, and has myriad. (Whenever it attacks, for each opponent other than defending player, you may create a token copy that's tapped and attacking that player or a planeswalker they control. Exile the tokens at end of combat.)
Strategy & Gameplay
Auton Soldier represents a fascinating intersection of copy effects and myriad mechanics that opens up entirely new strategic possibilities in multiple formats. This artifact creature from the WHO set offers flexible gameplay by entering as a copy of any creature already on the battlefield, minus the legendary clause, while gaining artifact typing and the powerful myriad ability. The myriad mechanic creates token copies of the creature for each opponent you're not currently attacking, effectively multiplying your board presence in multiplayer scenarios and making it exceptionally strong in Commander and multiplayer Legacy environments. In practical gameplay, Auton Soldier functions as both a reliable tutor-proof copy effect and a combat multiplier that can quickly overwhelm opponents through sheer board advantage. Players seeking this card should consider it for Commander decks that already run clone effects or copy synergies, creature-based combo decks that benefit from redundant copies of key pieces, and any blue-based strategies that can leverage the myriad ability for exponential damage. Its legal status across Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, and Duel Commander makes it accessible to format enthusiasts while maintaining competitive relevance. The zero power and toughness baseline means it will inherit stats from whatever it copies, making it a chameleon card that adapts to your specific deck needs and battlefield state, whether you're replicating a massive threat or a utility creature with relevant abilities.
Illustrated by Greg Opalinski