Perplexing Test
March of the Machine Commander 229 • rare
- Set
- March of the Machine Commander
- Collector number
- 229
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Instant
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Fariba Khamseh
- Market price
- $0.36
What it does
Choose one —
• Return all creature tokens to their owners' hands.
• Return all nontoken creatures to their owners' hands.
"Your proofs were a bit nontraditional, but effective nonetheless. Full marks."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Perplexing Test was released in 2023 as part of the supplemental March of the Machine Commander set, designed specifically for the multiplayer Commander format within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. The card serves as a board-wipe variant tailored to punish players who utilize large numbers of tokens or non-land permanents, fitting into the set's broader theme of massive, plane-wide conflict and the chaotic aftermath of the Phyrexian invasion.
The card's artwork, illustrated by Justine Mara Andersen, emphasizes a sense of arcane tension through its focus on complex magical geometry and ethereal light. This design choice aligns with the card’s mechanical intent to force a strategic decision upon opponents, challenging them to sacrifice their board presence or face the consequences of the spell. Upon its release, it was noted for its utility in control-oriented decks, particularly those capable of mitigating its drawback.
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