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March of the Machines

{3}{U}

Enchantment

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Finishes
Nonfoil
Border
black
Frame
2003
Illustrator
Ben Thompson
CommanderLegalModernLegalStandardNot legal
Format legality

Constructed

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
PauperNot legal

Commander

CommanderLegal
Pauper CommanderNot legal
Duel CommanderLegal
PreDHLegal
OathbreakerLegal
Tiny LeadersNot legal

Arena

AlchemyNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Standard BrawlNot legal
Competitive BrawlNot legal
GladiatorNot legal

Other

PremodernNot legal
Old SchoolNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
Future StandardNot legal
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.)
Plays as:
Artifact Animator
Market · per finishtrend updated 5h ago · prices as of Oct 15, 2026
$0.44 low$0.36 gap
Cheapest playable copy$0.52· across 5 printings· view the cheapest printing ›

Price history

last 30 days · set by the window above · each finish on its own scale
Nonfoil$0.55+3.8%30D
30D range$0.53to$0.55Since Feb 2024:H $0.55L $0.35

Other printings

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Found in

4 productsRounded odds
  • The Lord of the Rings Tales of Middle earth Set Booster Pack

    Booster Pack · $11.53

    Nonfoil under 1%
  • March of the Machine Sleeved Set Booster Pack

    Booster Pack · $6.50

    Nonfoil under 1%
  • March of the Machine Set Booster Pack

    Booster Pack · $9.32

    Nonfoil under 1%
  • The Brothers' War Set Booster Pack

    Booster Pack · $14.52

    Nonfoil under 1%

Combos

Rulings

5 · latest Oct 1, 2009
  • WotCOct 1, 2009

    A noncreature permanent that turns into a creature is subject to the "summoning sickness" rule: It can only attack, and its {T} abilities can only be activated, if its controller has continuously controlled that permanent since the beginning of their most recent turn.

  • WotCJul 15, 2007

    If a noncreature artifact becomes an artifact creature this way and then another effect animates it, the new effect overrides March of the Machines's effect. For example, Chimeric Staff is a 4/4 creature while March of the Machines is on the battlefield. If you activate Chimeric Staff's ability and choose X = 5, Chimeric Staff will be a 5/5 artifact creature for the rest of the turn.

  • WotCDec 1, 2004

    Each artifact land has a mana value of 0. March of the Machines makes them 0/0 creatures, which are put into the graveyard as a state-based action.

  • WotCDec 1, 2004

    If a noncreature artifact is also another card type, such as enchantment or land, it will retain those types in addition to being an artifact creature.

  • WotCDec 1, 2004

    If an Equipment becomes a creature, it can no longer equip a creature. If it's currently attached to a creature, it becomes unattached (but remains on the battlefield). You can activate the Equipment's equip ability, but it won't do anything.