Machine Over Matter
The Brothers' War 57 • common
- Set
- The Brothers' War
- Collector number
- 57
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Tuan Duong Chu
- Market price
- $0.14
What it does
This spell costs 1 generic mana less to cast if you control an artifact creature.
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.
The Warlord decreed that only someone who could move the statue would be strong enough to marry the princess. So Urza moved it.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Machine Over Matter was released in 2022 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set The Brothers' War, which revisited the foundational conflict between siblings Urza and Mishra. The card serves as a blue-aligned spell that highlights the theme of mechanization and the technological obsession that defined the set's narrative. Its design reflects the Art Deco-influenced aesthetic common to the set's portrayal of the industrial power of the Brothers' War era.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his expressive use of light and color. Voss aimed to capture the essence of artifact manipulation through a blend of magical energy and mechanical complexity. Upon its release, the card was received as a functional tool for Limited gameplay formats, noted by players for its efficiency in tempo-based strategies.
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