Wizards of the Coast dropped its first-ever Magic: The Gathering supplemental Standard-legal set through March of the Machine: Aftermath, with individual card prices failing to maintain their value after launch.
Card prices for March of the Machine: Aftermath (MAT) were looking strong following the official spoiler drop of the supplemental MTG set, but have since plummeted in price following the mini-set’s release. The 50-card Standard-legal set, which functions as closure to the Phyrexian Multiverse invasion, features no cards with a Common rarity. There are 15 Uncommons, 25 Rares, and 10 Mythic Rares in the set. Each has a foil-etched and a Halo foil variant. Some cards even have a Retro Frame.
The MAT set brings about several impactful changes to the Magic Multiverse, from planeswalkers losing their Sparks to the formation of Omenpaths. Only 10 of the total planeswalkers who lost their Spark are in the Aftermath set, with more slated to arrive through future MTG sets.
All Aftermath card prices are subject to change. Players should expect MAT card prices to drop slightly after release. Updates will take place after the launch of Aftermath. All card prices were determined through MTGGoldfish, TCGPlayer, and MTGStocks.
Most expensive March of the Machine: Aftermath cards
All MAT prices dropped significantly in price at launch, which included Halo foil variants that were at the time of spoilers projected up to $100. Price drops are normal at launch, but the dip from Aftermath cards on the secondary market went beyond the typical decrease of individual singles prices following an MTG set’s launch.
Karn, Legacy Reforged
Having lost his Spark, Karn is a legendary Artifact creature in MAT that costs five mana to cast and has a minimum power and toughness of 5/5. The Golem will slot into a number of Commander decks and likely see play in older Magic formats as well.
- Foil etched: $16 to $17
- Retro Frame foil: $25 to $29
- Extended art foil: $16 to $17
- Regular: $10 to $11
Narset, Enlightened Exile
Powering up Jeskai spell decks is Narset, Enlightened Exile. The human monk can copy any Instant or Sorcery from any graveyard that is less than Narset’s power. Narset, Enlightened Exile will see play in Commander, along with having a potential impact in Standard and Pioneer.
- Halo foil: $26 to $27
- Foil etched: $7 to $8
- Showcase foil: $5
- Extended art foil: $9
- Regular: $4 to $5
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
- Halo foil: $45 to $50
- Showcase foil: $15 to $17
- Foil etched: $12 to $13
- Extended foil: $12 to $13
- Regular: $9 to $10
Rakdos archetypes continue to get support from WotC through Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin. The four-drop legendary demon has Flying and Trample on a 4/3 body. Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin synergizes with one-life point loss pings throughout multiple Magic formats.
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
Nissa losing her Spark has brought about a legendary creature with Landfall. Nissa, Resurgent Animist is a 3/3 that costs 2G and is packed with value. The elf scout slots into Elf and Elemental tribal builds that rely on ramping and is a solid commander within the Commander format.
- Foil etched: $17 to $18
- Retro frame foil: $25 to $28
- Extended art foil: $19 to $21
- Regular: $16 to $18
Training Grounds
From The List to MAT, Training Grounds is a solid reprint that first premiered in Rise of the Eldrazi. The Blue Enchantment is a popular card in Commander and may even impact the Standard format, especially with Standard rotation taking place in the fall of 2023.
- Halo foil: $19 to $21
- Foil etched: $6 to $7
- Showcase foil: $8 to $10
- Regular: $6 to $7
Tyvar the Bellicose
Pumping up the power and toughness of mana dorks like Circle of Dreams Druid, Tyval the Bellicose is managing just fine without his planeswalker Spark. Slotting into Elf Tribal decks the legendary will see Commander play and potentially get used in other formats like Pioneer, Historic, and even Standard.
- Halo foil: $25 to $30
- Foil etched: $6 to $7
- Showcase foil: $11 to $12
- Extended art foil: $7 to $10
- Regular: $5 to $6
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
Similar to Tyvar the Bellicose, Sarkhan, Soul Aflame doesn’t appear bothered to have lost his planeswalker Spark, reducing the cost of Dragon spells. The legendary human shaman can even become a copy of any Dragon that enters the battlefield, making the shaman a solid commander in Dragon Tribal decks.
- Halo foil: $29 to $30
- Foil etched: $6 to $7
- Showcase foil: $9 to $10
- Extended art foil: $7
- Regular: $5 to $6
Calix, Guided by Fate
Serving as a +1/+1 counter and token-creating engine from MAT is Calix, Guided by Fate. The human druid is a solid Commander and will likely see play in formats like Modern, Pioneer, and Standard. Calix, Guided by Fate fuels MTG Enchantment decks, costs 1GW, and can dodge removal by putting the counters on himself.
- Halo foil: $22 to $23
- Foil etched: $4 to $5
- Showcase foil: $8
- Extended art foil: $5 to $6
- Regular: $4
Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
Invoking the power of the sea in MAT is Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep. The Merfolk noble is a five-drop with Vigilance and Ward Three. She has decent stats and has potential in formats like Modern and Commander.
- Halo foil: $17 to $19
- Foil Etched: $4
- Showcase foil: $6 to $8
- Extended art foil: $5
- Regular: $4 to $5
Update May 9 8:45am CT: All MTG March of the Machine Aftermath cards were updated prior to launch.
Update May 15 7:25am CT: All MTG March of the Machine Aftermath card prices were updated following the sets launch.
Published: May 15, 2023 07:40 am