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[[File:MOM expansion symbol.png|right|thumb|Expansion symbol]]
[[File:MOM expansion symbol.png|right|thumb|Expansion symbol]]
'''''March of the Machine''''' is the ninety-sixth ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' expansion. It will be released on April 21, 2023.<ref name="Presents">{{YouTubeRef|e5nuFEeGNsA|Wizards Presents 2022|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=August 18, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|news/next-year-of-magic-wizards-presents-2022-08-18|The Next Year of Magic From Wizards Presents|[[Adam Styborski]]|August 18, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Arrives">{{DailyRef|announcements/march-of-the-machine-arrives-in-2023|''March of the Machine'' Arrives in 2023|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|December 13, 2022}}</ref><ref name="First Look">{{DailyRef|announcements/a-first-look-at-march-of-the-machine|A First Look at ''March of the Machine''|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|February 19, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/march-of-the-machine-release-notes|''March of the Machine'' Release Notese|[[Jess Dunks]], [[Eric Levine]], and [[Matt Tabak]]|April 13, 2023}}</ref>  
'''''March of the Machine''''' is the ninety-sixth ''[[Magic: the Gathering|Magic]]'' expansion. It was released on April 21, 2023.<ref name="Presents">{{YouTubeRef|e5nuFEeGNsA|Wizards Presents 2022|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=August 18, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|news/next-year-of-magic-wizards-presents-2022-08-18|The Next Year of Magic From Wizards Presents|[[Adam Styborski]]|August 18, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Arrives">{{DailyRef|announcements/march-of-the-machine-arrives-in-2023|''March of the Machine'' Arrives in 2023|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|December 13, 2022}}</ref><ref name="First Look">{{DailyRef|announcements/a-first-look-at-march-of-the-machine|A First Look at ''March of the Machine''|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|February 19, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|feature/march-of-the-machine-release-notes|''March of the Machine'' Release Notes|[[Jess Dunks]], [[Eric Levine]], and [[Matt Tabak]]|April 13, 2023}}</ref>  


==Set details==
==Set details==
[[File:March of the Machine key art.jpg|thumb|right|400px|''March of the Machine'' [[key art]], featuring [[Teferi]], [[Quintorius Kand]] from [[Arcavios]] and [[Thalia]] from [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]], with [[Elesh Norn]] in the background]]
[[File:March of the Machine key art.jpg|thumb|right|400px|''March of the Machine'' [[key art]], featuring [[Teferi]], [[Quintorius Kand]] from [[Arcavios]] and [[Thalia]] from [[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]], with [[Elesh Norn]] in the background]]
{{cquote|One Last Stand}}
{{cquote|One Last Stand}}
''March of the Machine'' is an [[event set]], with the focus on [[plane]]s.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/707804169256517632|title=Is MOM an event set?|Janauary 29, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Panel">{{YouTubeRef|-y3G-nFhN0I|First Look at March of the Machine|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> Preview art features both locations and characters from different planes fighting together.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/wrs0pc/march_of_the_machine_will_take_place_on_multiple/|title=March of The Machine Will Take Place On Multiple Planes|date=August 18, 2022|publisher=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/wrr3gj/baral_borborygmos_and_esika_are_in_one_of_the_art/|title=Baral, Borborygmos and Esika are in one of the art previews for March of the Machine|date=August 18, 2022|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> As a consequence of the events in this set, the very fabric of the [[Multiverse]] fundamentally changes.  
''March of the Machine'' is an [[event set]], with the focus on [[plane]]s.<ref>{{EzTumblr|https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/707804169256517632|title=Is MOM an event set?|Janauary 29, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Panel">{{YouTubeRef|-y3G-nFhN0I|First Look at March of the Machine|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> Preview art featured characters from different planes fighting together.<ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/wrs0pc/march_of_the_machine_will_take_place_on_multiple/|title=March of The Machine Will Take Place On Multiple Planes|date=August 18, 2022|publisher=Reddit}}</ref><ref>{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/wrr3gj/baral_borborygmos_and_esika_are_in_one_of_the_art/|title=Baral, Borborygmos and Esika are in one of the art previews for March of the Machine|date=August 18, 2022|publisher=Reddit}}</ref> As a consequence of the events in this set, the very fabric of the [[Multiverse]] was said to fundamentally change.  


This set features [[Yuta Takahashi]]'s [[Player Spotlight]] card, {{Card|Faerie Mastermind}}.<ref>{{TwitterRef|Vendilion|1627398652518969344|author=[[Yuta Takahashi]]|title=Here is my invitational card!|date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> Starting with this set, the [[collector number]]s are changed to four digits, and the "Inside Set Numbering" (in the form of a fraction like 10/250) is abandoned. The rarity indicator is moved to the front of the collector number.<ref>{{TwitterRef|PleasantKenobi|1627376762848964611|author=PleasantKenobi|title=Are we about to get 1000 different cards in one set?|date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> Attending to previous numbering, ''March of the Machine'' contains 281 regular cards {{curmb|116|80|60|20|5|}}, furthermore there are 10 Phyrexian Full Art [[basic land]]s (#282-291). Different [[showcase]]-style (depending on the plane of origin) cards are #292-319. Borderless planeswalkers are #320-322. Standard legal [[Jumpstart (format)|Jumpstart]] cards are #323-337. Alternate art borderless praetor/sagas are #338-342. [[Extended artwork]] cards are numbered #343-380. The dark frame treatment cards from the [[Universal promo pack]] are numbered #381-385, the [[Bundle promo]] is #386, and the [[Buy-a-Box]] card is #387.<ref name="Collecting">{{DailyRef|feature/collecting-march-of-the-machine|Collecting ''March of the Machine''|[[Max McCall]] and [[Adam Styborski]]|March 29, 2023}}</ref>  
This set features [[Yuta Takahashi]]'s [[Player Spotlight]] card, {{Card|Faerie Mastermind}}.<ref>{{TwitterRef|Vendilion|1627398652518969344|author=[[Yuta Takahashi]]|title=Here is my invitational card!|date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> Starting with this set, the [[collector number]]s are changed to four digits, and the "Inside Set Numbering" (in the form of a fraction like 10/250) is abandoned. The rarity indicator is moved to the front of the collector number.<ref>{{TwitterRef|PleasantKenobi|1627376762848964611|author=PleasantKenobi|title=Are we about to get 1000 different cards in one set?|date=February 19, 2023}}</ref> Attending to previous numbering, ''March of the Machine'' contains 281 regular cards {{curmb|116|80|60|20|5|}}, furthermore there are 10 Phyrexian Full Art [[basic land]]s (#282-291). Different [[showcase]]-style (depending on the plane of origin) cards are #292-319. Borderless planeswalkers are #320-322. Standard legal [[Jumpstart (format)|Jumpstart]] cards are #323-337. Alternate art borderless praetor/sagas are #338-342. [[Extended artwork]] cards are numbered #343-380. The dark frame treatment cards from the [[Universal promo pack]] are numbered #381-385, the [[Bundle promo]] is #386, and the [[Buy-a-Box]] card is #387.<ref name="Collecting">{{DailyRef|feature/collecting-march-of-the-machine|Collecting ''March of the Machine''|[[Max McCall]] and [[Adam Styborski]]|March 29, 2023}}</ref>  


After being teased in ''[[Phyrexia: All Will Be One]]'', [[Battle]] is a new [[card type]] that is introduced in this set.<ref name="Battle cards">{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/117lms9/mom_from_a_wizards_email_battle_cards_to_be_in/|title=[MOM] From a Wizards email - Battle cards to be in every pack and double faced|date=February 21, 2023|publisher=Reddit}}</ref>
After being teased in ''[[Phyrexia: All Will Be One]]'', [[Battle]] is a new [[card type]] that is introduced in this set, as well as [[Battle#Subtypes|Siege]], a Battle subtype.<ref name="Battle cards">{{WebRef|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/117lms9/mom_from_a_wizards_email_battle_cards_to_be_in/|title=[MOM] From a Wizards email - Battle cards to be in every pack and double faced|date=February 21, 2023|publisher=Reddit}}</ref>


===Storyline===
===Storyline===
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-5-cathartic-reunion|March of the Machine - Episode 5: Cathartic Reunion}}||[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]||2023-03-21||''March of the Machine''||[[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]]||[[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Wrenn]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Seven]], [[Koth of the Hammer]], [[Melira]], [[Urabrask]], [[Nissa Revane]]
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/episode-5-cathartic-reunion|March of the Machine - Episode 5: Cathartic Reunion}}||[[K. Arsenault Rivera]]||2023-03-21||''March of the Machine''||[[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]]||[[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Wrenn]], [[List of secondary characters/Innistrad#|Seven]], [[Koth of the Hammer]], [[Melira]], [[Urabrask]], [[Nissa Revane]]
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/three-hundred-steps-under-the-sun|Ixalan: Three Hundred Steps Under the Sun}}||[[Miguel Lopez]]||2023-03-21||''March of the Machine''||[[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]]||[[Huatli]], [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan#Inti|Inti]], [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan#Apatzec Intli III|Apatzec Intli III]], [[Mavren Fein]], [[Etali]], [[Saheeli Rai]], [[Zetalpa]], [[Tetzimoc]], [[Ghalta]], [[Nezahal]], [[Zacama]]
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/three-hundred-steps-under-the-sun|Ixalan: Three Hundred Steps Under the Sun}}||[[Miguel Lopez]]||2023-03-21||''March of the Machine''||[[Ixalan (plane)|Ixalan]]||[[Huatli]], [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan#Inti|Inti]], [[List of secondary characters/Ixalan#Apatzec Intli III|Apatzec Intli III]], [[Caparocti Sunborn]], [[Mavren Fein]], [[Etali]], [[Saheeli Rai]], [[Zetalpa]], [[Tetzimoc]], [[Ghalta]], [[Nezahal]], [[Zacama]]
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|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/family-game-night|Innistrad: Family Game Night}}||[[Seanan McGuire]]||2023-03-22||''March of the Machine''||[[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]||[[Gisa Cecani]], [[Geralf Cecani]], [[Jeleva]], [[Sorin Markov]], [[Ludevic of Ulm|Ludevic]]
|{{ArticleArchive|magic-story/family-game-night|Innistrad: Family Game Night}}||[[Seanan McGuire]]||2023-03-22||''March of the Machine''||[[Innistrad (plane)|Innistrad]]||[[Gisa Cecani]], [[Geralf Cecani]], [[Jeleva]], [[Sorin Markov]], [[Ludevic of Ulm|Ludevic]]
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*[[Commander Nights]]: April 24 – August 31
*[[Commander Nights]]: April 24 – August 31
*[[Store Championship]]: May 13 – 21, 2023
*[[Store Championship]]: May 13 – 21, 2023
*WPN Premium-Exclusive [[Commander Party]]: May 26 – 28, 2023
*WPN Premium-Exclusive [[Commander Party]]: May 26 – 28, 2023 [[File:Mom-bundle.png|thumb|Bundle]]


====Promos====
====Promos====
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'''[[Battle]]''' is both a new mechanic and a new card type. Battles are [[TDFC|transforming double-faced cards]]. The front side with landscape art is placed horizontally on the battlefield (the first [[permanent]] to do so). Battles can be [[cast]] during your [[main phase]], just like [[creature]]s [[sorcery|sorceries]] and other non-Instant spells. Each battle enters the battlefield with [[defense counter]]s on it, equal to its [[defense]], found in the lower right corner of the front face. This tells you how much damage it takes to [[defeat]] a battle. Specifically, all battles in this set are [[Siege|'''Sieges''']]; these battles enter protected by an opponent, who must stop the battle's controller from attacking it and reaping its rewards. One battle card will be available in every [[Draft Booster]] and [[set Booster]].<ref name="Battle cards"/><ref name="MOMDebut">{{YouTubeRef|U6jjgTUsTBY|New Set Debut - March of the Machine - Card Previews, Battle Card Type, New Mechanics|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=March 30, 2023}}</ref>
'''[[Battle]]''' is both a new mechanic and a new card type. Battles are [[TDFC|transforming double-faced cards]]. The front side with landscape art is placed horizontally on the battlefield (the first [[permanent]] to do so). Battles can be [[cast]] during your [[main phase]], just like [[creature]]s [[sorcery|sorceries]] and other non-Instant spells. Each battle enters the battlefield with [[defense counter]]s on it, equal to its [[defense]], found in the lower right corner of the front face. This tells you how much damage it takes to [[defeat]] a battle. Specifically, all battles in this set are [[Siege|'''Sieges''']]; these battles enter protected by an opponent, who must stop the battle's controller from attacking it and reaping its rewards. One battle card will be available in every [[Draft Booster]] and [[set Booster]].<ref name="Battle cards"/><ref name="MOMDebut">{{YouTubeRef|U6jjgTUsTBY|New Set Debut - March of the Machine - Card Previews, Battle Card Type, New Mechanics|channel=Magic: The Gathering|date=March 30, 2023}}</ref>


The use of TDFCs representing the Phyrexians allowed [[R&D]] to use "transformation matters" as a theme that runs through the Phyrexian side of the conflict.<ref name="Learning 1"/>
The use of TDFCs representing the Phyrexians allowed [[R&D]] to use "transformation matters" as a theme that runs through the Phyrexian side of the conflict.<ref name="Learning 1"/> They transform through a mana payment, like [[Monstrosity]] creatures or the Werewolves from ''[[Eldritch Moon]]''.


The characteristic mechanic of the Phyrexians in this set is '''[[Incubate]]''', a [[keyword action]] that creates a [[transform]]ing [[Incubator]] token which turns into a [[Phyrexian]] of variable size. Like with [[amass]] and [[Zombie]] tribal in [[War of the Spark|''War of the Spark'']], Phyrexians receive tribal support to enable these tokens.<ref name="MOMDebut"/><ref name="Learning 1"/>
The characteristic mechanic of the Phyrexians in this set is '''[[Incubate]]''', a [[keyword action]] that creates a [[transform]]ing [[Incubator]] token which turns into a [[Phyrexian]] of variable size. Like with [[amass]] and [[Zombie]] typal in [[War of the Spark|''War of the Spark'']], Phyrexians receive typal support to enable these tokens.<ref name="MOMDebut"/><ref name="Learning 1"/>


Meanwhile, the multiversal resistance supports one another with '''[[Backup]]'''. Backup is an enters-the-battlefield trigger on creatures, which puts +1/+1 counters on another target creature and lets that creature gain the backup creature's other abilities until the end of turn.<ref name="MOMDebut"/>
Meanwhile, the multiversal resistance supports one another with '''[[Backup]]'''. Backup is an enters-the-battlefield trigger on creatures, which puts +1/+1 counters on another target creature and lets that creature gain the backup creature's other abilities until the end of turn.<ref name="MOMDebut"/>
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'''[[Battle]]''' is introduced as a card type. All thirty-six battles have just one subtype - '''[[Siege]]'''.
'''[[Battle]]''' is introduced as a card type. All thirty-six battles have just one subtype - '''[[Siege]]'''.


''March of the Machine'' introduces the '''[[Incubator]]''' artifact type.
====Creature types====
====Creature types====
''March of the Machine'' introduces the '''[[Incubator]]''' type.
The set makes use of various existing [[creature type]]s and provides a [[Typal]] support for some of them.
 
The set makes use of various existing [[creature type]]s and provides a [[Tribal (theme)|tribal]] support for some of them.


'''[[Phyrexian]]s''' matter in this set.<ref name="Learning 1">{{DailyRef|making-magic/march-of-the-machine-learning-part-1|''March of the Machine'' Learning, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 29, 2023}}</ref> They appear in various colors: mostly in {{W}}{{B}} but also as the flipped sides of ''compleated'' creatures throughout all colors. '''[[Knight|Knights]]''' are present mainly in {{W}}{{U}}, and provide a backbone for its limited archetype. '''[[Elf|Elves]]''' are somewhat represented in {{B}}{{G}} and
'''[[Phyrexian]]s''' matter in this set.<ref name="Learning 1">{{DailyRef|making-magic/march-of-the-machine-learning-part-1|''March of the Machine'' Learning, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|March 29, 2023}}</ref> They appear in various colors: mostly in {{W}}{{B}} but also as the flipped sides of ''compleated'' creatures throughout all colors. '''[[Knight|Knights]]''' are present mainly in {{W}}{{U}}, and provide a backbone for its limited archetype. '''[[Dragon]]s''' are seen on the cards alluding to the plane of [[Tarkir]], with various types called out in text of self-contained cards.
'''[[Dragon]]s''' are seen on the cards alluding to the plane of [[Tarkir]].


''March of the Machine'' sees many characters "team up", being depicted on one card featuring both characters with the creature types associated with both.<ref name="Panel"/><ref name="Learning 1"/><ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/a-battle-for-the-ages-leading-march-of-the-machine-set-design|A Battle for the Ages: Leading ''March of the Machine'' Set Design|[[Dave Humpherys]]|April 4, 2023}}</ref>
''March of the Machine'' sees many characters "team up", being depicted on one card featuring both characters with the creature types associated with both.<ref name="Panel"/><ref name="Learning 1"/><ref>{{DailyRef|card-preview/a-battle-for-the-ages-leading-march-of-the-machine-set-design|A Battle for the Ages: Leading ''March of the Machine'' Set Design|[[Dave Humpherys]]|April 4, 2023}}</ref>
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===Limited Archetypes===
===Limited Archetypes===
*{{W}}{{U}}: Knight tribal<ref name="Learning 2">{{DailyRef|making-magic/march-of-the-machine-learning-part-2|March of the Machine Learning, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|Apr 3, 2023}}</ref>
''March of the Machine'' features the following [[Draft archetype|Limited archetype]]s:<ref name="Learning 2">{{DailyRef|making-magic/march-of-the-machine-learning-part-2|March of the Machine Learning, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|Apr 3, 2023}}</ref>
*{{W}}{{U}}: Knights matter
*{{U}}{{B}}: Graveyard matters
*{{U}}{{B}}: Graveyard matters
*{{B}}{{R}}: Sacrifice
*{{B}}{{R}}: Sacrifice
*{{R}}{{G}}: Battles
*{{R}}{{G}}: Battles
*{{G}}{{W}}: +1/+1 Counters matter
*{{G}}{{W}}: +1/+1 Counters matter
*{{W}}{{B}}: Phyrexian tribal
*{{W}}{{B}}: Phyrexians matter
*{{U}}{{R}}: Convoke
*{{U}}{{R}}: Convoke
*{{B}}{{G}}: Incubate
*{{B}}{{G}}: Incubate
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|{{card|Sheoldred||MOM}} // {{card|The True Scriptures||MOM}}
|{{card|Sheoldred||MOM}} // {{card|The True Scriptures||MOM}}
|{{card|Urabrask||MOM}} // {{Card|The Great Work}}
|{{card|Urabrask||MOM}} // {{Card|The Great Work}}
|{{card|Vorinclex||MOM}} //{{card|The Grand Evolution||MOM}}
|{{card|Vorinclex||MOM}} // {{card|The Grand Evolution||MOM}}
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| colspan="5" |Five mythic rare [[Praetor]]s with [[saga]]s on their back sides. The third parts of each saga were designed to resemble the power of [https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Planeswalker#Card_type planeswalker ultimates] and transform the saga back into the front side Praetor.<ref name="Learning 2" />
| colspan="5" |Five mythic rare [[Praetor]]s with [[saga]]s on their back sides. The third parts of each saga were designed to resemble the power of [https://mtg.fandom.com/wiki/Planeswalker#Card_type planeswalker ultimates] and transform the saga back into the front side Praetor.<ref name="Learning 2" />
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|{{card|Invasion of Theros||MOM}} // {{card|Ephara, Ever-Sheltering||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Theros||MOM}} // {{card|Ephara, Ever-Sheltering||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Segovia||MOM}} // {{card|Caetus, Tyrant of Segovia||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Segovia||MOM}} // {{card|Caetus, Sea Tyrant of Segovia||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Karsus||MOM}} // {{card|Refraction Elemental||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Karsus||MOM}} // {{card|Refraction Elemental||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Ixalan||MOM}} // {{card|Belligerent Regisaur||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Ixalan||MOM}} // {{card|Belligerent Regisaur||MOM}}
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| colspan="5" |Nine monocolored [[rare]] [[Siege]] [[Battle]]s, two for each color except for {{B}} (which instead has {{card|Invasion of Tolvada||MOM}} // {{card|The Broken Sky||MOM}} in {{W/B}}).
| colspan="5" |Nine monocolored [[rare]] [[Siege]] [[Battle]]s, two for each color except for {{B}} (which instead has {{card|Invasion of Tolvada||MOM}} // {{card|The Broken Sky||MOM}} in {{W/B}}).
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| rowspan="3" |'''Uncommon Invasions'''
| rowspan="2" |'''Uncommon "Tempo" Invasions'''
|{{card|Invasion of Belenon||MOM}} // {{card|Belenon War Anthem||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Belenon||MOM}} // {{card|Belenon War Anthem||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Kamigawa||MOM}} // {{card|Rooftop Saboteurs||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Kamigawa||MOM}} // {{card|Rooftop Saboteurs||MOM}}
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|{{card|Invasion of Muraganda||MOM}} // {{card|Primordial Plasm||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Muraganda||MOM}} // {{card|Primordial Plasm||MOM}}
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| colspan="5" |Five monocolored [[uncommon]] [[Siege]] [[Battle]]s that are more expensive on rate but affect the board for quick flipping.
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| rowspan="2" |'''Uncommon "Sorcery" Invasions'''
|{{card|Invasion of Dominaria||MOM}} // {{card|Serra Faithkeeper||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Dominaria||MOM}} // {{card|Serra Faithkeeper||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Vryn||MOM}} // {{card|Overloaded Mage-Ring||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Vryn||MOM}} // {{card|Overloaded Mage-Ring||MOM}}
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|{{card|Invasion of Zendikar||MOM}} // {{card|Awakened Skyclave||MOM}}
|{{card|Invasion of Zendikar||MOM}} // {{card|Awakened Skyclave||MOM}}
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| colspan="5" |Ten monocolored [[uncommon]] [[Siege]] [[Battle]]s, two for each color. The upper cycle contributes to the board, making them easier to flip, while the lower cycle contribute to other resources, and are cheaper.
| colspan="5" |Five monocolored [[uncommon]] [[Siege]] [[Battle]]s that are similar on rate to resource-gaining sorceries of the past, with the back side as the upsides.
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| rowspan="2" |'''Enemy Color [[hate]]'''
| rowspan="2" |'''Enemy Color [[hate]]'''
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|{{card|Timberland Ancient||MOM}}
|{{card|Timberland Ancient||MOM}}
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| colspan="5" |Each of these common creature cards have a [[mana value]] that is greater than 5 and may be cycled for {{2}} for a land with a [[basic land]] type.
| colspan="5" |Each of these common creature cards has a [[mana value]] that is greater than 5 and may be cycled for {{2}} for a land with a [[basic land]] type.
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!Cycle name
!Cycle name
! {{R}}{{W}}{{B}}
!{{G}}{{U}}{{R}}
!{{W}}{{B}}{{G}}
!{{W}}{{B}}{{G}}
!{{U}}{{R}}{{W}}
!{{U}}{{R}}{{W}}
! {{B}}{{G}}{{U}}
!{{B}}{{G}}{{U}}
!{{R}}{{W}}{{B}}
!{{G}}{{U}}{{R}}
|-
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| rowspan="2" |'''Mythic Rare Team Ups'''
| rowspan="2" |'''Mythic Rare Team Ups'''
|{{Card|Kroxa and Kunoros||MOM}}
|{{Card|Borborygmos and Fblthp||MOM}}
|{{Card|Thalia and The Gitrog Monster||MOM}}
|{{Card|Thalia and The Gitrog Monster||MOM}}
|{{card|Zurgo and Ojutai||MOM}}
|{{card|Zurgo and Ojutai||MOM}}
|{{Card|Zimone and Dina||MOM}}
|{{Card|Zimone and Dina||MOM}}
|{{Card|Kroxa and Kunoros||MOM}}
|{{Card|Borborygmos and Fblthp||MOM}}
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| colspan="5" |Five mythic rare wedge-colored legendary creatures representing unlikely allies from the same plane teaming up against the Phyrexian invasion.
| colspan="5" |Five mythic rare wedge-colored legendary creatures representing characters from the same plane teaming up against the Phyrexian invasion, in some cases giving birth to unexpected alliances. This cycle can also be viewed as a mega-cycle if combined with the Commander decks of this set, as the five mythic rare shard-colored legendary creature team-up combinations appear there.
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|{{card|Inga and Esika||MOM}}
|{{card|Inga and Esika||MOM}}
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| colspan="10" |Ten [[rare]] dual-colored [[legendary]] [[creature]]s representing unlikely allies from the same plane teaming up against the Phyrexian invasion.
| colspan="10" |Ten [[rare]] dual-colored [[legendary]] [[creature]]s representing characters from the same plane teaming up against the Phyrexian invasion, in some cases giving birth to unexpected alliances.
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| rowspan="2" |'''Gold Signposts'''
| rowspan="2" |'''Gold Signposts'''
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|{{card|Zephyr Singer||MOM}} <br/> ({{U}})
|{{card|Zephyr Singer||MOM}} <br/> ({{U}})
|{{card|Ancient Imperiosaur||MOM}} <br/> ({{G}})
|{{card|Ancient Imperiosaur||MOM}} <br/> ({{G}})
|Two rare creatures with convoke and a ability that puts a number of counters based on the number of creatures that convoked it.  
|Two rare creatures with convoke and an ability that puts a number of counters based on the number of creatures that convoked it.  
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|-
|{{card|Archpriest of Shadows||MOM}} <br/> ({{B}})
|{{card|Archpriest of Shadows||MOM}} <br/> ({{B}})
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|{{card|Knight of the New Coalition||MOM}} <br/> ({{W}})
|{{card|Knight of the New Coalition||MOM}} <br/> ({{W}})
|{{card|Preening Champion||MOM}} <br/> ({{U}})
|{{card|Preening Champion||MOM}} <br/> ({{U}})
|Two common [[Knight]]s that create a token when enter the battlefield.  
|Two common [[Knight]]s that create a multicolored-blue token upon entering the battlefield.  
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|-
|{{card|Ichor Drinker||MOM}} <br/> ({{B}})
|{{card|Ichor Drinker||MOM}} <br/> ({{B}})
|{{card|Placid Rottentail||MOM}} <br/> ({{G}})
|{{card|Placid Rottentail||MOM}} <br/> ({{G}})
|Two common 1/1 for one M, that have an ability where by paying mana and exiling from the graveyard puts two +1/+1 counters on the battlefield.  
|Two common 1/1 for one M, that have an ability whereby paying mana and exiling it from the graveyard, it puts two +1/+1 counters on the battlefield.  
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==Notable cards==
==Notable cards==
*<c>Yargle and Multani</c> is the first [[vanilla|vanilla creature]] printed in a [[premier set]] in 25 months. It also supplants the highest printed power from <c>Impervious Greatwurm</c>.
*<c>Yargle and Multani</c> is the first [[vanilla|vanilla creature]] printed in a [[premier set]] in 25 months. It also supplants the highest printed power from <c>Impervious Greatwurm</c>.
*<c>Monastery Mentor</c> is the only white card with [[prowess]] printed in a premier set since itself and others in ''[[Fate Reforged]]'', despite [[white]] being "secondary" in prowess.
*<c>Monastery Mentor</c> is the only monowhite card with [[prowess]] printed in a premier set since itself and others in ''[[Fate Reforged]]'', despite [[white]] being "secondary" in prowess.
*<c>Malady Invoker</c> is the first new card since 2009's ''[[New Phyrexia]]'''s <c>Tormentor Exarch</c> to use -0/-N. Both are bends in templating, as the expected method would be dealing damage.
*<c>Malady Invoker</c> is the first new card since 2009's ''[[New Phyrexia]]'''s <c>Tormentor Exarch</c> to use -0/-N. Both are bends in templating, as the expected method would be dealing damage.
===Misprint===
===Misprints===
*The artist credit for <c>Furnace Host Charger</c> is incorrectly listed as Daniel Romanovsky in all languages. The correct artist credit is Andreas Zafiratos.<ref>{{DailyRef|announcements/statement-on-march-of-the-machine-artwork-for-furnace-host-charger|Statement on ''March of the Machine'' Artwork for Furnace Host Charger|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|April 5, 2023}}</ref>
*The artist credits for both <c>Furnace Host Charger</c> and <c>Phyrexian Archivist</c> are incorrectly listed as Daniel Romanovsky in all languages. The correct artist credit is Andreas Zafiratos.<ref>{{DailyRef|announcements/statement-on-march-of-the-machine-artwork-for-furnace-host-charger|Statement on ''March of the Machine'' Artwork for Furnace Host Charger|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|April 5, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|announcements/statement-on-march-of-the-machine-artwork-for-phyrexian-archivist|Statement on ''March of the Machine'' Artwork for Phyrexian Archivist|[[Wizards of the Coast]]|December 2, 2023}}</ref>


==Preconstructed decks==
==Preconstructed decks==
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==References==
==Gallery==
{{reflist}}
===Key art===
<gallery>
File:MOMKeyArt1.png|Featuring [[Realmbreaker]] on [[New Phyrexia (plane)|New Phyrexia]] by [[Grzegorz Rutkowski]].
File:March of the Machine key art.jpg|Featuring [[Elesh Norn]], [[Quintorius Kand]], [[Teferi Akosa]], and [[Thalia]] by [[Billy Christian]].
File:MOMKeyArt2.jpg|Featuring [[Ghalta]], [[Zimone Wola]], [[Linvala]], and [[Teferi Akosa]].
File:MOMKeyArt3.jpg|Featuring [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Dina]], [[Esika]], [[Borborygmos]], [[Dhiren Baral]], and [[Kairi]].
File:MOMKeyArt4.jpg|Featuring [[Elspeth Tirel]].
File:MOMKey.jpg|Featuring [[Linvala]], [[Teferi Akosa]], [[Chandra Nalaar]], [[Zimone Wola]], and [[Quintorius Kand]] by [[Billy Christian]].
File:MOMKeyArt5.png|"[[Godsend]] Flash," featuring [[Elspeth Tirel]] by [[Alex Dos Diaz]].
File:MOMKeyArt6.png|"Archangel Neon Elspeth," featuring [[Elspeth Tirel]] by Valentina Remenar.
</gallery>


==External links==
==External links==
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*{{YouTubeRef|1CvkMPoUNaA|''March of the Machine'' - Official Official Cinematic|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=March 30, 2023}}
*{{YouTubeRef|1CvkMPoUNaA|''March of the Machine'' - Official Official Cinematic|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=March 30, 2023}}
*{{YouTubeRef|U6jjgTUsTBY|''March of the Machine'' - Card Previews, Battle Card Type, New Mechanics|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=March 30, 2023}}
*{{YouTubeRef|U6jjgTUsTBY|''March of the Machine'' - Card Previews, Battle Card Type, New Mechanics|channel=[[Magic: The Gathering]]|date=March 30, 2023}}
*{{DailyRef|making-magic/march-of-the-machine-vision-design-handoff-document-part-1|''March of the Machine'' Vision Design Handoff Document, Part 1|[[Mark Rosewater]]|May 8, 2023}}
*{{DailyRef|making-magic/state-of-design-2023|State of Design 2023|[[Mark Rosewater]]|July 31, 2023}}
*[https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/march-of-the-machine Official product page].
*[[WPN]] [https://wpn.wizards.com/en/products/march-of-the-machine product page].
==References==
{{reflist}}


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March of the Machine
 
Commander decks
 
Card comparisons
 
Trivia
 
Jumpstart
 
Welcome booster
 
Multiverse Legends
 
Art Series
 
March of the Machine
[[File:{{#setmainimage:March of the Machine.png}}|250px]]
Set Information
Set symbol
Symbol description Elspeth's sword shattering a tilted Phyrexian symbol[1]
Design Mark Rosewater (lead), Chris Mooney, Ari Nieh, Annie Sardelis, Dan Musser, David Humpherys, Mike Mearls
Development David Humpherys (lead), Jadine Klomparens, Ari Nieh, Andrew Brown, Ken Nagle, Oliver Tiu, Cameron Williams, Mark Gottlieb
Release date April 21, 2023
Plane Multiversal
Themes and mechanics Battles, Phyrexian typal
Keywords/​ability words Backup, Convoke, Incubate
Set size 281 + 106
Expansion code MOM[2]
Development codename Marathon
March of the Machine Standard
Dominaria United The Brothers' War Phyrexia: All Will Be One
Magic: The Gathering Chronology
Secret Lair Drop Series: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves March of the Machine March of the Machine
Commander Decks
Expansion symbol

March of the Machine is the ninety-sixth Magic expansion. It was released on April 21, 2023.[3][4][5][6][7]

Set details

March of the Machine key art, featuring Teferi, Quintorius Kand from Arcavios and Thalia from Innistrad, with Elesh Norn in the background
“  One Last Stand  ”

March of the Machine is an event set, with the focus on planes.[8][9] Preview art featured characters from different planes fighting together.[10][11] As a consequence of the events in this set, the very fabric of the Multiverse was said to fundamentally change.

This set features Yuta Takahashi's Player Spotlight card, Faerie Mastermind.[12] Starting with this set, the collector numbers are changed to four digits, and the "Inside Set Numbering" (in the form of a fraction like 10/250) is abandoned. The rarity indicator is moved to the front of the collector number.[13] Attending to previous numbering, March of the Machine contains 281 regular cards (116 commons, 80 uncommons, 60 rares, 20 mythic rares, 5 basic lands), furthermore there are 10 Phyrexian Full Art basic lands (#282-291). Different showcase-style (depending on the plane of origin) cards are #292-319. Borderless planeswalkers are #320-322. Standard legal Jumpstart cards are #323-337. Alternate art borderless praetor/sagas are #338-342. Extended artwork cards are numbered #343-380. The dark frame treatment cards from the Universal promo pack are numbered #381-385, the Bundle promo is #386, and the Buy-a-Box card is #387.[14]

After being teased in Phyrexia: All Will Be One, Battle is a new card type that is introduced in this set, as well as Siege, a Battle subtype.[15]

Storyline

This is the dramatic conclusion of the four-part Phyrexian story arc that began with Dominaria United — and ends with Magic forever changed. The entire Multiverse rallies together for one epic climactic battle. Elesh Norn expands her reach and brings the glory of New Phyrexia to the other planes. Her faction has become the Machine Legion, the core of the Phyrexian armada.[16] People and creatures on many different planes are getting compleated.[6]

March of the Machine: The Aftermath serves as an epilogue to this set, tying up some loose ends and starting new beginnings.

The cards that represent the Story Spotlights in March of the Machine are:

Magic Story

Main article: Magic Story
Title Author Publishing date Set Setting (plane) Featuring
March of the Machine - Episode 1: Triumph of the Fleshless K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-15 March of the Machine New Phyrexia Elesh Norn, Kaya Cassir, Kaito Shizuki, Himoto, Tyvar Kell, Lukka, Rothga, Ajani Goldmane, Sheoldred, Jace Beleren, Nahiri, Nissa Revane, Tamiyo, Atraxa, Ephara
March of the Machine - Episode 2: Holding Your Breath K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-15 March of the Machine Dominaria Chandra Nalaar, Wrenn, Seven, Tyvar Kell, Kaya Cassir, Kaito Shizuki, Himoto, Liliana Vess, Vivien Reid
March of the Machine - Episode 3: Mother, Son and Story K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-17 March of the Machine Kamigawa Tamiyo, Kaito Shizuki, Himoto, Kaya Cassir, Nashi, The Wanderer, Kyodai
March of the Machine - Episode 4: Beneath Eyes Unblinking K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-17 March of the Machine Kaldheim, Kaladesh, Capenna Tyvar Kell, Harald, Pia Nalaar, Saheeli Rai, Atraxa
Arcavios: A Radiant Heart Evelyn Teng 2023-03-20 March of the Machine Arcavios Quintorius Kand, Rootha Squallheart, Dina, Zimone Wola, Killian Lu, Shaile Talonrook, Embrose Lu, Nassari, Liliana Vess
Ikoria: Survival of the Fittest Roy Graham 2023-03-20 March of the Machine Ikoria Jirina Kudro, Bryd, Vivien Reid, Chevill, Lukka, Rothga, Haldan, Vadrok
March of the Machine - Episode 5: Cathartic Reunion K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-21 March of the Machine New Phyrexia Chandra Nalaar, Wrenn, Seven, Koth of the Hammer, Melira, Urabrask, Nissa Revane
Ixalan: Three Hundred Steps Under the Sun Miguel Lopez 2023-03-21 March of the Machine Ixalan Huatli, Inti, Apatzec Intli III, Caparocti Sunborn, Mavren Fein, Etali, Saheeli Rai, Zetalpa, Tetzimoc, Ghalta, Nezahal, Zacama
Innistrad: Family Game Night Seanan McGuire 2023-03-22 March of the Machine Innistrad Gisa Cecani, Geralf Cecani, Jeleva, Sorin Markov, Ludevic
Eldraine: The Adventures of Rankle, Master of Love Jenna Helland 2023-03-22 March of the Machine Eldraine Rankle, Orla, Fifer, Mags, Chulane, Ayara, Torbran
March of the Machine - Episode 6: The Last to Leave K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-23 March of the Machine Capenna, Theros, New Phyrexia Elspeth Tirel, Atraxa, Daxos, Elesh Norn, Urabrask, Koth of the Hammer, Wrenn, Chandra Nalaar, Nissa Revane, Karn, Jin-Gitaxias, Serra
March of the Machine - Episode 7: Divine Intervention K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-23 March of the Machine New Phyrexia Karn, Elesh Norn, Koth of the Hammer, Jin-Gitaxias, Chandra Nalaar, Melira, Elspeth Tirel, Vorinclex, Wrenn
March of the Machine - Episode 8: Wrenn and Eight K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-24 March of the Machine New Phyrexia, Zhalfir Wrenn, Chandra Nalaar, Nissa Revane, Koth of the Hammer, Melira, Eight, Teferi Akosa, Wezna
Ravnica - One and the Same Alison Lührs 2023-03-24 March of the Machine Ravnica Vraska, Ral Zarek, Jace Beleren, Tomik Vrona, Ludmilla
Zendikar - Battles in the Field and in the Mind A. T. Greenblatt 2023-03-27 March of the Machine Zendikar Nahiri, Akiri, Tazri, Orah, Kaza, Linvala
New Capenna - The Fall of Park Heights Elise Kova 2023-03-27 March of the Machine Capenna Atraxa, Anhelo, Parnesse, Errant, Della, Perrie, Kamiz, Henzie Torre, Falco Spara
March of the Machine - Episode 9: The Old Sins of New Phyrexia K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-28 March of the Machine Capenna, New Phyrexia, Theros, Zhalfir Giada, Atraxa, Heliod, Kaya Cassir, Ajani Goldmane, Elspeth Tirel, Teferi Akosa, Koth of the Hammer, Chandra Nalaar, Elesh Norn, Vorinclex, Jin-Gitaxias, Melira, Nissa Revane, Karn, Wrenn, Eight
March of the Machine - Episode 10: The Rhythms of Life K. Arsenault Rivera 2023-03-28 March of the Machine Kamigawa, Kaldheim, Kaladesh, Zhalfir Nashi, Tamiyo, Tyvar Kell, Harald, Pia Nalaar, Karn, Teferi Akosa, Kaya Cassir, Thrun, Koth of the Hammer, Ajani Goldmane, Nissa Revane, Chandra Nalaar, Melira, Saheeli Rai, Elspeth Tirel

Marketing

March of the Machine is sold in regular 16-card Draft Boosters (one card being a marketing card), Collector Boosters, Set Boosters, Jumpstart Boosters, the March of the Machine Bundle and five Commander decks.[6]

Multiverse Legends

Main article: March of the Machine/Multiverse Legends

Multiverse Legends is a separate set of cards associated with March of the Machine, similar to the Mystical Archive and Retro Artifacts. In Multiverse Legends, Wizards of the Coast have reprinted 65 iconic characters in their home planes' Booster Fun treatment, and with the set code MUL. March of the Machine Draft and Set Boosters contain one Multiverse Legends card, and Collector Boosters have at least three. These will only be legal in formats that they are already legal in and in Historic. They are not part of the Standard environment, however the cards may be used in Limited events.

Events

Promos

Promo pack

Tokens and emblems

March of the Machine has twenty-one tokens and two emblems. This is the first set to feature transforming double-faced tokens.[20]

  1. {W} 1/1 Monk creature with prowess for Monastery Mentor.
  2. {W} 1/1 Soldier creature with lifelink for Archangel Elspeth.
  3. {W} 1/1 Vampire creature with lifelink for Ghalta and Mavren.
  4. {U} 1/1 Kraken creature with trample for Invasion of Segovia.
  5. {B} 2/2 Zombie creature for Deluge of the Dead.
  6. {R} First Mate Ragavan, a legendary 2/1 Monkey Pirate creature for Baral and Kari Zev.
  7. {G} X/X Dinosaur creature with trample for Ghalta and Mavren.
  8. {G} 1/1 Phyrexian Saproling creature for Blightsower Thallid.
  9. {U/R} 1/1 Elemental creature for Joyful Stormsculptor, Kyren Flamewright, Preening Champion and Ral's Reinforcements.
  10. {W/U} 2/2 Knight creature with vigilance for Invasion of Belenon, Invasion of New Phyrexia, Knight of the New Coalition and Xerex Strobe-Knight.
  11. {G/W} 3/3 Phyrexian Hydra creature with lifelink for Polukranos, Engine of Ruin.
  12. {G/W} 3/3 Phyrexian Hydra creature with reach for Polukranos, Engine of Ruin.
  13. {W/B} 1/1 Spirit creature with flying for The Broken Sky.
  14. {R/W} 3/2 Spirit creature for Quintorius, Loremaster.
  15. {R/W} 3/2 Warrior creature with "Whenever this creature and at least one other creature token attack, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature." for Valor's Reach Tag Team.
  16. {C} Incubator artifact with "{2}: Transform this artifact." // {C} 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature for Assimilate Essence, The Argent Etchings, Blighted Burgeoning, Bloated Processor, Chrome Host Seedshark, Compleated Huntmaster, Converter Beast, Corruption of Towashi, Elvish Vatkeeper, Essence of Orthodoxy, Eyes of Gitaxias, Furnace Gremlin, Gift of Compleation, Glissa, Herald of Predation, Glistening Dawn, Ichor Drinker, Infected Defector, Injector Crocodile, Marauding Dreadship, Merciless Repurposing, Norn's Inquisitor, Phyrexian Awakening, Progenitor Exarch, Sculpted Perfection, Searing Barb, Sunder the Gateway, Sunfall, Tangled Skyline, Tiller of Flesh and Traumatic Revelation.
  17. {C} Incubator artifact with "{2}: Transform this artifact." // {C} 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.
  18. {C} Incubator artifact with "{2}: Transform this artifact." // {C} 0/0 Phyrexian artifact creature.
  19. {C} 1/1 Thopter artifact creature with flying for Invasion of Kaladesh.
  20. {C} Treasure artifact (Defender) for Axgard Artisan, Beamtown Beatstick, Deadly Derision, Furnace Reins, Invasion of Ergamon and Rankle and Torbran.
  21. {C} Treasure artifact (Phyrexian) for The Great Work.
  22. Emblem for Teferi Akosa of Zhalfir.
  23. Emblem for Wrenn and Realmbreaker.

In addition there are two tokens with the Multiverse Legends set code and symbol that can also be found in booster packs:[20]

  1. {U} 2/1 Phyrexian Myr creature for Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer.
  2. {R} 3/1 Elemental creature with trample and haste for Valduk, Keeper of the Flame.

One emblem with the Commander deck set code and symbol can also be found in booster packs:[20]

  1. Emblem for Teferi's Talent.

Themes and mechanics

Battle is both a new mechanic and a new card type. Battles are transforming double-faced cards. The front side with landscape art is placed horizontally on the battlefield (the first permanent to do so). Battles can be cast during your main phase, just like creatures sorceries and other non-Instant spells. Each battle enters the battlefield with defense counters on it, equal to its defense, found in the lower right corner of the front face. This tells you how much damage it takes to defeat a battle. Specifically, all battles in this set are Sieges; these battles enter protected by an opponent, who must stop the battle's controller from attacking it and reaping its rewards. One battle card will be available in every Draft Booster and set Booster.[15][21]

The use of TDFCs representing the Phyrexians allowed R&D to use "transformation matters" as a theme that runs through the Phyrexian side of the conflict.[22] They transform through a mana payment, like Monstrosity creatures or the Werewolves from Eldritch Moon.

The characteristic mechanic of the Phyrexians in this set is Incubate, a keyword action that creates a transforming Incubator token which turns into a Phyrexian of variable size. Like with amass and Zombie typal in War of the Spark, Phyrexians receive typal support to enable these tokens.[21][22]

Meanwhile, the multiversal resistance supports one another with Backup. Backup is an enters-the-battlefield trigger on creatures, which puts +1/+1 counters on another target creature and lets that creature gain the backup creature's other abilities until the end of turn.[21]

Convoke is a returning mechanic.[22] Basic landcycling from Conflux returns to Standard for the first time. Kicker is promoted to deciduous.

Card types

Front side of a Battle

Battle is introduced as a card type. All thirty-six battles have just one subtype - Siege.

March of the Machine introduces the Incubator artifact type.

Creature types

The set makes use of various existing creature types and provides a Typal support for some of them.

Phyrexians matter in this set.[22] They appear in various colors: mostly in {W}{B} but also as the flipped sides of compleated creatures throughout all colors. Knights are present mainly in {W}{U}, and provide a backbone for its limited archetype. Dragons are seen on the cards alluding to the plane of Tarkir, with various types called out in text of self-contained cards.

March of the Machine sees many characters "team up", being depicted on one card featuring both characters with the creature types associated with both.[9][22][23]

Counter types

March of the Machine introduces Defense counters and makes extensive use of +1/+1 counters (mostly in green and white).

Limited Archetypes

March of the Machine features the following Limited archetypes:[24]

  • {W}{U}: Knights matter
  • {U}{B}: Graveyard matters
  • {B}{R}: Sacrifice
  • {R}{G}: Battles
  • {G}{W}: +1/+1 Counters matter
  • {W}{B}: Phyrexians matter
  • {U}{R}: Convoke
  • {B}{G}: Incubate
  • {R}{W}: Backup
  • {G}{U}: Transformation matters

Cycles

Cycle name {W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Praetor Sagas Elesh Norn // The Argent Etchings Jin-Gitaxias // The Great Synthesis Sheoldred // The True Scriptures Urabrask // The Great Work Vorinclex // The Grand Evolution
Five mythic rare Praetors with sagas on their back sides. The third parts of each saga were designed to resemble the power of planeswalker ultimates and transform the saga back into the front side Praetor.[24]
Compleat Generals Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse {U}
(Consecrated Sphinx) 		Rona, Herald of Invasion // Rona, Tolarian Obliterator {B}
(Phyrexian Obliterator) 		Ayara, Widow of the Realm // Ayara, Furnace Queen {R}
(Geth, Lord of the Vault) 		Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness {G}
(Blightsteel Colossus) 		Polukranos Reborn // Polukranos, Engine of Ruin {W}
(Wurmcoil Engine)
Five rare mono-colored legendary creatures with an off-color phyrexian mana activated ability that can transform into a more potent, allied-color Phyrexian version. Each of their transformed Phyrexian sides allude to a powerful Phyrexian card in the past.
Gold transforming Compleat Uncommons Seraph of New Capenna // Seraph of New Phyrexia {B} Captive Weird // Compleated Conjurer {R} Blightreaper Thallid // Blightsower Thallid {G} Harried Artisan // Phyrexian Skyflayer {W} Gnottvold Hermit // Chrome Host Hulk {U}
Sun-Blessed Guardian // Furnace-Blessed Conqueror {R} Skyclave Aerialist // Skyclave Invader {G} Nezumi Freewheeler // Hideous Fleshwheeler {W} Khenra Spellspear // Gitaxian Spellstalker {U} Herbology Instructor // Malady Invoker {B}
Ten uncommon mono-colored creatures with an enemy-color phyrexian mana activated ability that can transform into a more powerful, dual-color Phyrexian version.
Gold Transforming Compleat Commons Tarkir Duneshaper // Burnished Dunestomper {G} Order of the Mirror // Order of the Alabaster Host {W} Aetherblade Agent // Gitaxian Mindstinger {U} Pyretic Prankster // Glistening Goremonger {B} Bonded Herdbeast // Plated Kilnbeast {R}
Five common mono-colored creatures with an allied-color phyrexian mana activated ability that can transform into a more powerful, dual-color Phyrexian version.
Rare Invasions Invasion of Gobakhan // Lightshield Array Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders Invasion of Fiora // Marchesa, Resolute Monarch Invasion of Kaldheim // Pyre of the World Tree Invasion of Ikoria // Zilortha, Apex of Ikoria
Invasion of Theros // Ephara, Ever-Sheltering Invasion of Segovia // Caetus, Sea Tyrant of Segovia Invasion of Karsus // Refraction Elemental Invasion of Ixalan // Belligerent Regisaur
Nine monocolored rare Siege Battles, two for each color except for {B} (which instead has Invasion of Tolvada // The Broken Sky in {W/B}).
Uncommon "Tempo" Invasions Invasion of Belenon // Belenon War Anthem Invasion of Kamigawa // Rooftop Saboteurs Invasion of Ulgrotha // Grandmother Ravi Sengir Invasion of Regatha // Disciples of the Inferno Invasion of Muraganda // Primordial Plasm
Five monocolored uncommon Siege Battles that are more expensive on rate but affect the board for quick flipping.
Uncommon "Sorcery" Invasions Invasion of Dominaria // Serra Faithkeeper Invasion of Vryn // Overloaded Mage-Ring Invasion of Eldraine // Prickle Faeries Invasion of Mercadia // Kyren Flamewright Invasion of Zendikar // Awakened Skyclave
Five monocolored uncommon Siege Battles that are similar on rate to resource-gaining sorceries of the past, with the back side as the upsides.
Enemy Color hate Surge of Salvation Change the Equation Glistening Deluge Lithomantic Barrage Sandstalker Moloch
Five uncommon cards that hate on enemy colors.
Typecyclers Alabaster Host Intercessor Tidal Terror Gloomfang Mauler Furnace Host Charger Timberland Ancient
Each of these common creature cards has a mana value that is greater than 5 and may be cycled for {2} for a land with a basic land type.
Cycle name {W}{B}{G} {U}{R}{W} {B}{G}{U} {R}{W}{B} {G}{U}{R}
Mythic Rare Team Ups Thalia and The Gitrog Monster Zurgo and Ojutai Zimone and Dina Kroxa and Kunoros Borborygmos and Fblthp
Five mythic rare wedge-colored legendary creatures representing characters from the same plane teaming up against the Phyrexian invasion, in some cases giving birth to unexpected alliances. This cycle can also be viewed as a mega-cycle if combined with the Commander decks of this set, as the five mythic rare shard-colored legendary creature team-up combinations appear there.

Double cycles

Cycle name {W}{U} {U}{B} {B}{R} {R}{G} {G}{W} {W}{B} {U}{R} {B}{G} {R}{W} {G}{U}
Rare Team Ups Errant and Giada Hidetsugu and Kairi Rankle and Torbran Kogla and Yidaro Ghalta and Mavren Drana and Linvala Baral and Kari Zev Yargle and Multani Djeru and Hazoret Inga and Esika
Ten rare dual-colored legendary creatures representing characters from the same plane teaming up against the Phyrexian invasion, in some cases giving birth to unexpected alliances.
Gold Signposts Marshal of Zhalfir Halo Forager Stormclaw Rager Rampaging Geoderm Botanical Brawler Sculpted Perfection Joyful Stormsculptor Elvish Vat Keeper Mirror-Shield Hoplite Mutagen Connoisseur
Ten uncommon dual-colored cards, each a signpost for a draft archetype.
Gold Signpost Invasions Invasion of Xerex // Vertex Paladin Invasion of Amonkhet // Lazotep Convert Invasion of Azgol // Ashen Reaper Invasion of Ergamon // Truga Cliffcharger Invasion of Moag // Bloomwielder Dryads Invasion of New Capenna // Holy Frazzle-Cannon Invasion of Kaladesh // Aetherwing, Golden-Scale Flagship Invasion of Lorwyn // Winnowing Forces Invasion of Kylem // Valor's Reach Tag Team Invasion of Pyrulea // Gargantuan Slabhorn
Ten uncommon dual-colored Siege Battles, each a signpost for a draft archetype.
Life-gain taplands Tranquil Cove Dismal Backwater Bloodfell Caves Rugged Highlands Blossoming Sands Scoured Barrens Swiftwater Cliffs Jungle Hollow Wind-Scarred Crag Thornwood Falls
Ten common lands that enter the battlefield tapped, gain the controller one life, and can tap for 2 different colors of mana. Reprinted from Khans of Tarkir. In this printing, each card shows the Phyrexian invasion of a different plane.

Mini-cycles

Cycle name {B} {R} {G}
Mythic Rare Invasions Invasion of Innistrad // Deluge of the Dead Invasion of Tarkir // Defiant Thundermaw Invasion of Shandalar // Leyline Surge
Three monocolored mythic rare Siege Battles ({W} and {U} are instead represented together in Invasion of New Phyrexia // Teferi Akosa of Zhalfir as {W/U}).

Pairs

Matched Pair Description
Invasion of Alara // Awaken the Maelstrom
({W}{U}{B}{R}{G}) 		Invasion of Ravnica // Guildpact Paragon
({C}) 		Two Siege Battles that depict the first planes that were designed to focus on multicolour factions: Shards of Alara (Shards) and Ravnican guilds (Color Pairs). The back faces of the Battles mechanically represent the factions of the plane working together: an allusion to every shard color Ultimatum in Awaken the Maelstrom and an allusion to Niv-Mizzet Reborn, the Living Guildpact in Guildpact Paragon. The color identity of both faces is either all colors (Alara) or none (Ravnica).
Zephyr Singer
({U}) 		Ancient Imperiosaur
({G}) 		Two rare creatures with convoke and an ability that puts a number of counters based on the number of creatures that convoked it.
Archpriest of Shadows
({B}) 		Doomskar Warrior
({G}) 		Two rare Humans with Backup and a triggered ability that activates when dealing damage to a player or battle.
Knight of the New Coalition
({W}) 		Preening Champion
({U}) 		Two common Knights that create a multicolored-blue token upon entering the battlefield.
Ichor Drinker
({B}) 		Placid Rottentail
({G}) 		Two common 1/1 for one M, that have an ability whereby paying mana and exiling it from the graveyard, it puts two +1/+1 counters on the battlefield.

Mega-mega cycles

Reprinted cards

Notable cards

Misprints

Preconstructed decks

Main article: March of the Machine/Commander decks

March of the Machine features five Commander decks that are released as a regular part of a set's product line.

Theme
deck name 		Color Identity Commander
{W} {U} {B} {R} {G}
Growing Threat W B Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos
Cavalry Charge W U B Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir
Call for Backup W R G Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener
Divine Convocation W U R Kasla, the Broken Halo
Tinker Time U R G Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy

Gallery

Key art

External links

References

  1. ↑ Daniel Holt (March 23, 2023). "Lots of folks caught on to the MTGMachine set symbol being a reference to Elspeth's weapon on reveal.". Twitter.
  2. ↑ Information below the text box
  3. ↑ Wizards Presents 2022 (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (August 18, 2022).
  4. ↑ Adam Styborski (August 18, 2022). "The Next Year of Magic From Wizards Presents". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (December 13, 2022). "March of the Machine Arrives in 2023". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ a b c Wizards of the Coast (February 19, 2023). "A First Look at March of the Machine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  7. ↑ Jess Dunks, Eric Levine, and Matt Tabak (April 13, 2023). "March of the Machine Release Notes". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ Mark Rosewater (Janauary 29, 2023). "Is MOM an event set?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  9. ↑ a b First Look at March of the Machine (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (February 19, 2023).
  10. ↑ March of The Machine Will Take Place On Multiple Planes. Reddit (August 18, 2022).
  11. ↑ Baral, Borborygmos and Esika are in one of the art previews for March of the Machine. Reddit (August 18, 2022).
  12. ↑ Yuta Takahashi (February 19, 2023). "Here is my invitational card!". Twitter.
  13. ↑ PleasantKenobi (February 19, 2023). "Are we about to get 1000 different cards in one set?". Twitter.
  14. ↑ Max McCall and Adam Styborski (March 29, 2023). "Collecting March of the Machine". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  15. ↑ a b [MOM] From a Wizards email - Battle cards to be in every pack and double faced. Reddit (February 21, 2023).
  16. ↑ Jay Annelli. (2022.) Magic: The Gathering - The Visual Guide, KB
  17. ↑ Gavin Verhey (April 10, 2023). "March of the Machine Prerelease Primer". Magic.gg.
  18. ↑ WPN (February 20, 2023). "First Look for Retailers: March of the Machine". Wizards Play Network.
  19. ↑ WPN (March 30, 2023). "March of the Machine Events & Promos Overview". Wizards Play Network.
  20. ↑ a b c Kendall Pepple (April 10, 2023). "The Tokens of March of the Machine". magicthegathering.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2023.
  21. ↑ a b c New Set Debut - March of the Machine - Card Previews, Battle Card Type, New Mechanics (Video). Magic: The Gathering. YouTube (March 30, 2023).
  22. ↑ a b c d e Mark Rosewater (March 29, 2023). "March of the Machine Learning, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  23. ↑ Dave Humpherys (April 4, 2023). "A Battle for the Ages: Leading March of the Machine Set Design". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  24. ↑ a b Mark Rosewater (Apr 3, 2023). "March of the Machine Learning, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  25. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (April 5, 2023). "Statement on March of the Machine Artwork for Furnace Host Charger". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  26. ↑ Wizards of the Coast (December 2, 2023). "Statement on March of the Machine Artwork for Phyrexian Archivist". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
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