Machine Over Matter
BROThe Brothers' War/#57/2022Common
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.09
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.15
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.01
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.35High $0.35Low $0.35▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.15TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 11.8%30d▼ 6.3%90d▲ 7.1%
90d high
$0.17
90d low
$0.14
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.15
The Brothers' War
- Down 6.3% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 12% below its 90 day high of $0.17.
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 147% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
This spell costs less to cast if you control an artifact creature.
Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.
Card capabilities
Cost reductionInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
No rulings recorded for this card.
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About this card
Machine Over Matter
Machine Over Matter is an Instant, with mana cost {1}{U} (mana value 2).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.15 (down 6.3% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Machine Over Matter FAQ
How much is Machine Over Matter worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Machine Over Matter is $0.15. It is down 6.3% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.14 to $0.17.
What is the cheapest printing of Machine Over Matter?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from The Brothers' War at $0.15 on TCGplayer.
What set was Machine Over Matter first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from BRO #57, released 2022-11-18.
Is there a foil version of Machine Over Matter?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.37 versus $0.15 for nonfoil, which is 147% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Machine Over Matter legal in Commander?
Yes, Machine Over Matter is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Machine Over Matter legal in Modern?
Yes, Machine Over Matter is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Machine Over Matter legal in Standard?
Machine Over Matter is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Machine Over Matter do?
Machine Over Matter is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "This spell costs {1} less to cast if you control an artifact creature. Return target nonland permanent to its owner's hand.".