Change the Equation
MOMMarch of the Machine/#50/2023Uncommon
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.35
Cardmarket€0.16
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.30
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.02
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
$0.30TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 0.0%30d▲ 3.5%90d▲ 36.4%
90d high
$0.32
90d low
$0.20
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.30
March of the Machine
- Up 3.5% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 6% below its 90 day high of $0.32.
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Gameplay and rules
Instant
Choose one —
• Counter target spell with mana value 2 or less.
• Counter target red or green spell with mana value 6 or less.
Card capabilities
CounterspellInstant
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings (1)
wotc14 Apr 2023
If a spell has {X} in its mana cost, use the value chosen for X when calculating that spell’s mana value.
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About this card
Change the Equation
Change the Equation 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: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.30 (up 3.5% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Change the Equation FAQ
How much is Change the Equation worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Change the Equation is $0.30. It is up 3.5% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.20 to $0.32.
What is the cheapest printing of Change the Equation?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from March of the Machine at $0.30 on TCGplayer.
What set was Change the Equation first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MOM #50, released 2023-04-21.
Is there a foil version of Change the Equation?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $0.31 versus $0.30 for nonfoil, which is 3% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Change the Equation legal in Commander?
Yes, Change the Equation is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Change the Equation legal in Modern?
Yes, Change the Equation is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Change the Equation legal in Standard?
Change the Equation is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Change the Equation do?
Change the Equation is an Instant with mana cost {1}{U}. Its Oracle text reads: "Choose one — • Counter target spell with mana value 2 or less. • Counter target red or green spell with mana value 6 or less.".