Quick Answer

Machine God's Effigy is a rare Artifact from BRC (BRC) costing {4}. Current price: $4.06 USD. Legal in Commander.

Machine God's Effigy MTG card

Machine God's Effigy

Artifact

Card Text

You may have this artifact enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it's an artifact and it has "{T}: Add {U}." (It's not a creature.) {T}: Add {U}.

Gix ensured his most loyal followers were the first to taste Phyrexian perfection.

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 BRC BRC 🎨 Martin de Diego Sádaba

Market Prices

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$4.06
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Card Kingdom
$4.99
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€2.70
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Machine God's Effigy? Basics

Machine God's Effigy is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You may have this artifact enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it's an artifact and it has "{T}: Add {U}." (It's not a creature.) {T}: Add {U}."

How much mana does Machine God's Effigy cost to cast? Basics

Machine God's Effigy has a mana cost of {4}, which equals 4.0 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.

Machine God's Effigy's mana cost of {4} 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.

Machine God's Effigy has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Machine God's Effigy's current oracle text is: "You may have this artifact enter as a copy of any creature on the battlefield, except it's an artifact and it has "{T}: Add {U}." (It's not a creature.) {T}: Add {U}."

What is the current price of Machine God's Effigy? Pricing

The current market price for Machine God's Effigy is approximately $4.06 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €2.7 EUR.

Where can I buy Machine God's Effigy? Pricing

You can purchase Machine God's Effigy 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 Machine God's Effigy legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Machine God's Effigy in Standard is not available.

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

Is Machine God's Effigy legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Machine God's Effigy in Modern is not available.

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

Is Machine God's Effigy legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Machine God's Effigy is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

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

Is Machine God's Effigy legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Machine God's Effigy in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Machine God's Effigy legal in Legacy? Legality

Machine God's Effigy is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Machine God's Effigy legal in Vintage? Legality

Machine God's Effigy is Legal in Vintage format.

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 Machine God's Effigy legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Machine God's Effigy 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 Machine God's Effigy from? Details

This printing of Machine God's Effigy is from BRC (BRC), with collector number 16.

Machine God's Effigy may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Machine God's Effigy's rarity? Details

Machine God's Effigy is a rare card in BRC.

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

Who illustrated Machine God's Effigy? Details

Machine God's Effigy was illustrated by Martin de Diego Sádaba.

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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