March of the Machines
The List MRD-42 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- MRD-42
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
- Market price
- $0.54
What it does
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.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
March of the Machines was originally released in the 2003 Mirrodin expansion for Magic: The Gathering, designed as part of a set centered on an artificial plane made of metal. The card is a legendary enchantment that transforms all artifacts into creatures with power and toughness equal to their converted mana cost, embodying the mechanical and chaotic themes of the Mirrodin world. It was designed to push the boundaries of how artifacts interact with the battlefield, serving as a cornerstone for artifact-heavy synergy decks.
The artwork, illustrated by Carl Critchlow, captures the frantic and industrial aesthetic of the Mirrodin plane, featuring a sprawling array of machinery coming to life. Upon its release, the card became a favorite among casual players interested in complex mechanical interactions, and it has since been reprinted in The List, a curated selection of cards from throughout the game's history that appear in Set Boosters. Its inclusion in The List reflects its status as an iconic representative of early 2000s card design.
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