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March of the Machines is a rare Enchantment from 10E (10E) costing {3}{U}. Current price: $1.58 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

March of the Machines MTG card

March of the Machines

Enchantment

Card Text

Each noncreature artifact is an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value. (Equipment that's a creature can't equip a creature.)

Card Stats

rare CMC: 4.0 10E 10E 🎨 Ben Thompson

Market Prices

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$1.58
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$7.33
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$1.99
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$8.99
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€0.52
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€7.30
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is March of the Machines? Basics

March of the Machines is a Enchantment card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each noncreature artifact is an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value. (Equipment that's a creature can't equip a creature.)"

How much mana does March of the Machines cost to cast? Basics

March of the Machines has a mana cost of {3}{U}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

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.

March of the Machines's mana cost of {3}{U} 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.

March of the Machines 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.

March of the Machines's current oracle text is: "Each noncreature artifact is an artifact creature with power and toughness each equal to its mana value. (Equipment that's a creature can't equip a creature.)"

What is the current price of March of the Machines? Pricing

The current market price for March of the Machines is approximately $1.58 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $7.33 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.52 EUR.

Where can I buy March of the Machines? Pricing

You can purchase March of the Machines 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.

March of the Machines normal: $1.58 | foil: $7.33

Is March of the Machines legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for March of the Machines in Standard is not available.

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

Is March of the Machines legal in Modern? Legality

March of the Machines is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is March of the Machines legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

March of the Machines 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 March of the Machines legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for March of the Machines in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is March of the Machines legal in Legacy? Legality

March of the Machines is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is March of the Machines legal in Vintage? Legality

March of the Machines 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 March of the Machines legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for March of the Machines 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 March of the Machines from? Details

This printing of March of the Machines is from 10E (10E), with collector number 91.

March of the Machines may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is March of the Machines's rarity? Details

March of the Machines is a rare card in 10E.

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

Who illustrated March of the Machines? Details

March of the Machines was illustrated by Ben Thompson.

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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