Quick Answer

Tyrant's Machine is a common Artifact from BBD (BBD) costing {2}. Current price: $0.04 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Tyrant's Machine MTG card

Tyrant's Machine

Artifact

Card Text

{4}, {T}: Tap target creature.

"Though tempered differently, all wills can be broken." —Inquisitor Kyrik

Card Stats

common CMC: 2.0 BBD BBD 🎨 Yeong-Hao Han

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.04
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TCGPlayer
$0.20
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.08
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tyrant's Machine? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "{4}, {T}: Tap target creature."

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

Tyrant's Machine has a mana cost of {2}, which equals 2.0 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.

Tyrant's Machine's mana cost of {2} 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.

Tyrant's Machine has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Tyrant's Machine's current oracle text is: "{4}, {T}: Tap target creature."

What is the current price of Tyrant's Machine? Pricing

The current market price for Tyrant's Machine is approximately $0.04 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.2 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.08 EUR.

Where can I buy Tyrant's Machine? Pricing

You can purchase Tyrant's 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.

Tyrant's Machine normal: $0.04 | foil: $0.2

Is Tyrant's Machine legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Tyrant's Machine legal in Modern? Legality

Tyrant's Machine is Legal in Modern format.

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

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

Tyrant's Machine 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 Tyrant's Machine legal in Pioneer? Legality

Tyrant's Machine is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Tyrant's Machine legal in Legacy? Legality

Tyrant's Machine is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Tyrant's Machine legal in Vintage? Legality

Tyrant's Machine 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 Tyrant's Machine legal in Pauper? Legality

Tyrant's Machine is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Tyrant's Machine from? Details

This printing of Tyrant's Machine is from BBD (BBD), with collector number 248.

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

What is Tyrant's Machine's rarity? Details

Tyrant's Machine is a common card in BBD.

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

Who illustrated Tyrant's Machine? Details

Tyrant's Machine was illustrated by Yeong-Hao Han.

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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