March of the Machines
Mirrodin 42 • rare
- Set
- Mirrodin
- Collector number
- 42
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Ben Thompson
- Market price
- $0.55
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 released in 2003 as a rare enchantment in the Mirrodin expansion, a set designed to center entirely around the theme of artifacts. The card was created during a period when Wizards of the Coast was exploring the complex interactions between creatures and the game's artifact-heavy mechanics. It reflects the set's narrative focus on the metallic plane of Mirrodin, where organic life was slowly being encroached upon by synthetic and mechanical elements.
The card’s artwork was illustrated by David Martin, who contributed a surreal, industrial aesthetic that aligned with the set's high-fantasy art deco style. The design aimed to drastically alter the board state by turning all non-creature artifacts into creatures, a function that has made it a staple in casual Commander formats and artifact-synergy decks for two decades. It remains a recognizable piece of the Mirrodin block’s identity, known for its ability to create chaotic, combat-focused gameplay scenarios.
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