Magic: The Gathering

Etched Host Doombringer

March of the Machine 102 • common

Set: March of the Machine
Collector number: 102
Rarity: Common
Mana cost: 4 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Helge C. Balzer
Market price: $0.14

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$0.14market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.09 – $0.14 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common card within this series, the Etched Host Doombringer serves as a foundational creature that helps define the mechanical landscape of its set. Its role at the table provides players with a consistent, reliable presence, making it a functional building block for any collection.

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What it does

When this creature enters, choose one —

• Target opponent loses 2 life and you gain 2 life.

• Choose target battle. If an opponent protects it, remove three defense counters from it. Otherwise, put three defense counters on it.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Etched Host Doombringer was released as part of the March of the Machine expansion for Magic: The Gathering in 2023. The set serves as the climax to the Phyrexians' multi-planar invasion storyline, depicting a desperate struggle across the multiverse. Within this context, the card represents the corrupted, biomechanical horror of the Phyrexians, specifically showcasing their ability to meld living tissue with metal to create relentless, soulless soldiers for their cause.

The card was illustrated by Helge C. Balzer, a frequent contributor to the game known for his sharp, menacing creature designs. Balzer’s approach for this piece emphasizes the jarring intersection of organic anatomy and industrial plating, reinforcing the set's themes of forced assimilation. As a common card, it was designed primarily to serve as a functional piece for the Limited gameplay environment, providing players with a recurring threat that aligns with the set's graveyard-focused mechanics.

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