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Feed the Machine is a common Scheme from OARC (OARC). Current price: $2.76 USD.

Feed the Machine MTG card

Feed the Machine

Scheme

Card Text

When you set this scheme in motion, target opponent chooses self or others. If that player chooses self, the player sacrifices two creatures of their choice. If the player chooses others, each of your other opponents sacrifices a creature of their choice.

"Even you have a purpose. Your blood will oil the gears."

Card Stats

common OARC OARC 🎨 Wayne Reynolds

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Feed the Machine? Basics

Feed the Machine is a Scheme card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When you set this scheme in motion, target opponent chooses self or others. If that player chooses self, the player sacrifices two creatures of their choice. If the player chooses others, each of your other opponents sacrifices a creature of their choice."

How much mana does Feed the Machine cost to cast? Basics

Feed the Machine has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Feed the Machine's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Feed the Machine has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Feed the Machine's current oracle text is: "When you set this scheme in motion, target opponent chooses self or others. If that player chooses self, the player sacrifices two creatures of their choice. If the player chooses others, each of your other opponents sacrifices a creature of their choice."

What is the current price of Feed the Machine? Pricing

The current market price for Feed the Machine is approximately $2.76 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.77 EUR.

Where can I buy Feed the Machine? Pricing

You can purchase Feed the Machine from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Feed the Machine legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Feed the Machine in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Feed the Machine legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Feed the Machine in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Feed the Machine legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Feed the Machine in Commander is not available.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Feed the Machine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Feed the Machine in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Feed the Machine legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Feed the Machine in Legacy is not available.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Feed the Machine legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Feed the Machine in Vintage is not available.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Feed the Machine legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Feed the Machine in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Feed the Machine from? Details

This printing of Feed the Machine is from OARC (OARC), with collector number 14★.

Feed the Machine may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Feed the Machine's rarity? Details

Feed the Machine is a common card in OARC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Feed the Machine? Details

Feed the Machine was illustrated by Wayne Reynolds.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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