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March of the Machines
MRD · Mirrodin #42 · Rare · released 2003-10-02
{3}{U}
Enchantment
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.)
March of the Machines is a rare blue enchantment from Mirrodin (2003). It has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2003 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $0.53 to $29.97 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.56
USD Foil$14.63
Format legality
Where you can play March of the Machines in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.53 to $29.97 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Archenemy at $0.53.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirrodin This page | 42 | Rare | $0.55 | $14.63 |
| Tenth Edition | 91★ | Rare | — | $29.97 |
| Tenth Edition | 91 | Rare | $1.84 | — |
| Archenemy | 6 | Rare | $0.53 | — |
| The List | MRD-42 | Rare | $0.54 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (5).
- 2009-10-01A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature is subject to the "summoning sickness" rule: It can only attack, and its {T} abilities can only be activated, if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn.
- 2007-07-15If a noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature this way and then another effect animates it, the new effect overrides March of the Machines's effect. For example, Chimeric Staff is a 4/4 creature while March of the Machines is on the battlefield. If you activate Chimeric Staff's ability and choose X = 5, Chimeric Staff will be a 5/5 artifact creature for the rest of the turn.
- 2004-12-01If a noncreature artifact is also another card type, such as enchantment or land, it will retain those types in addition to being an artifact creature.
- 2004-12-01If an Equipment becomes a creature, it can no longer equip a creature. If it's currently attached to a creature, it becomes unattached (but remains on the battlefield). You can activate the Equipment's equip ability, but it won't do anything.
- 2004-12-01Each artifact land has a mana value of 0. March of the Machines makes them 0/0 creatures, which are put into the graveyard as a state-based action.
Frequently asked questions
Is March of the Machines legal in Commander?
Yes — March of the Machines is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is March of the Machines legal in?
March of the Machines is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has March of the Machines been printed?
March of the Machines has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2003 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of March of the Machines?
The cheapest printing is Archenemy (#6) at about $0.53.
Who illustrated March of the Machines?
This printing of March of the Machines was illustrated by Ben Thompson.