Patchwork Automaton

two generic mana Artifact Creature — ConstructPower and toughness1/1

Ward two generic mana (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays .)

Whenever you cast an artifact spell, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

It dwells happily near the ever-burning forges of Sokenzan City, crafting small things of beauty from discarded scraps.

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Patchwork Automaton rulings

2022-02-18
If a player casts a spell that targets multiple permanents their opponent controls with ward, each of those ward abilities will trigger. If that player doesn't pay for all of them, the spell will be countered.

Patchwork Automaton keyword rules

Ward Rule 702.21

Ward is a triggered ability. Ward [cost] means “Whenever this permanent becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter that spell or ability unless that player pays [cost].”

Some ward abilities include an X in their cost and state what X is equal to. This value is determined at the time the ability resolves, not locked in as the ability triggers.