MTG March of the Machine released April 2023 as the conclusion of the Phyrexian invasion storyline that ran across five sets. Every major MTG plane and character came together for the climactic battle against the Phyrexian forces. The set features multiplane battle cards, returning heroes, and the resolution of storylines that had been building since 2022.
The Multiverse Legends bonus sheet — 65 legendary creature reprints from across MTG history appearing in every pack — is the main EV driver, with cards like Ragavan Nimble Pilferer and The Wandering Emperor available in special treatments.
At AU$180 for a 36-pack Play Booster box, MTG March of the Machine sits in borderline territory with above-average EV for a 2023 standard set. The Multiverse Legends bonus sheet — reprints of iconic legendary creatures from across MTG history appearing in every pack — includes Ragavan, Atraxa, and The Wandering Emperor in special treatments. The storyline climax of the Phyrexian invasion arc also drove strong initial demand. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current AUD verdict.
What Is March of the Machine and Why Does It Matter for Australian Players?
March of the Machine is the fifth and final set in the Phyrexian invasion arc following Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, Streets of New Capenna, Dominaria United, The Brothers' War, and Phyrexia: All Will Be One. The set introduces Battle cards — a new card type representing the planes under Phyrexian siege that can be attacked by opponents and flipped when defeated. The Multiverse Legends bonus sheet contains 65 reprints of iconic legendary creatures including Ragavan Nimble Pilferer, Atraxa Praetors Voice, and The Wandering Emperor in special showcase treatments.
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MTG March of the Machine EV Calculator — Australia
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From the Multiverse Legends bonus sheet: Ragavan Nimble Pilferer in showcase treatment is the headline target worth AU$30-60+. The Wandering Emperor is worth AU$15-30+ in showcase. Atraxa Praetors Voice commands Commander demand at AU$15-30+. From the main set: Elesh Norn Grand Cenobite as the climax villain, Nissa Resurgent Animist, and the full planeswalker cycle representing heroes from across the multiverse. Battle cards as the new card type have maintained novelty collector interest.
Australian Market Context
Amazon AU stocks March of the Machine Play Booster boxes at AU$180 with Prime delivery. The Multiverse Legends bonus sheet creates above-average EV variance — most boxes will have low-value Legends but Ragavan, The Wandering Emperor, or Atraxa in showcase treatment significantly boost individual results. Secondary market activity on eBay AU is consistent for Multiverse Legends showcase treatments.
Should You Open or Buy Singles?
This is the central question the EV Calculator answers. The short version:
Open if: the EV Calculator verdict is Worth Opening at your purchase price, you enjoy the opening experience, or you are playing Limited formats with this set.
Buy singles if: the EV Calculator verdict is Avoid, you want specific cards rather than a spread across the set, or you are building a Commander deck targeting particular cards.
If EV suggests buying singles, the C3 eBay store stocks MTG singles including March of the Machine and Multiverse Legends showcase cards. Buying specific Multiverse Legends directly is more reliable than hunting for specific cards from the 65-card bonus sheet.
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Shop MTG Singles — C3 eBay Store ↗Buy the Box on Amazon AU
If the EV Calculator returns a Worth Opening or Borderline verdict and you decide to open, this is the confirmed Amazon AU listing for March of the Machine:
MTG March of the Machine — Play Booster Box (36 Packs)
AU$180.00
36 Play Boosters. Free Prime delivery. Sold and shipped by Amazon AU. Price may vary — always check current listing before purchasing.
View on Amazon AU ↗Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Multiverse Legends bonus sheet? The Multiverse Legends is a 65-card bonus set of legendary creature reprints in special showcase treatments appearing in every March of the Machine pack. Each pack contains one Multiverse Legends card. The sheet includes iconic legends from across MTG history — Ragavan, Atraxa, The Wandering Emperor, Thalia, and others — in a special card treatment. Values range from AU$0.50 to AU$50+ depending on the specific card.
Is March of the Machine worth opening in Australia? At AU$180, March of the Machine offers above-average EV for a 2023 standard set due to the Multiverse Legends bonus sheet. A high-value Legends card in showcase treatment meaningfully boosts box value. Use the C3 EV Calculator for a current personalised assessment.
What are Battle cards in March of the Machine? Battle cards are a new card type introduced in March of the Machine representing planes under Phyrexian attack. Battles enter with a set number of defence counters. Opponents can attack Battles to remove counters. When the last counter is removed, the Battle is defeated, exiled, and the controller casts the transformed card on the back face for free. Battles represent the narrative of defending or losing each plane in the invasion.
How does March of the Machine compare to Wilds of Eldraine for EV? Both sets benefit from bonus sheet mechanics boosting EV above the standard set average. Wilds of Eldraine's Enchanting Tales sheet is stronger for Commander players due to Sylvan Library, Parallel Lives, and Smothering Tithe. March of the Machine's Multiverse Legends sheet has a higher individual card ceiling (Ragavan) but lower average floor. Both sit above typical 2023 standard set EV.
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