Naya Backup
Backup and counters. Buff creatures with backup triggers and spread +1/+1 counters across the team, with Bright-Palm copying backup abilities onto your other creatures.
Set Spotlight
March of the Machine
The Phyrexian invasion hits every plane across five Commander precons. Releases April 21, 2023.
5
PRECON DECKS
Set Code
mom
Cmdr Code
moc
Release
April 21, 2023
Precons
5
March of the Machine brought the Phyrexian invasion to every plane in the Multiverse on April 21, 2023, with five Commander precons. The decks spanned the war effort with backup creatures, knightly mobilization, Phyrexian incubation, convoke and angels, and artifact tinkering.
Below you'll find every face commander linked into Playgroup's stats pages with playrate, win rate, ELO, and average game length, plus a one-click Playtest in Playgroup Live button on every precon that drops you into a solo game with the decklist already imported. No copy-paste, no login dance.
Set codes on Scryfall: MOM (main set, 387 cards) and MOC (Commander precons, 450 cards).
Card data sourced from Scryfall
March of the Machine Commander Precons
Esper Knights
Knight typal and combat damage. Field a wide board of Knights and reward connecting hits, with Sidar Jabari granting evasion and protecting your attackers.
Orzhov Phyrexians
Phyrexian tokens with incubate and proliferate. Make Incubator tokens, flip them into creatures, and grow the board with counters, with Brimaz turning your creatures Phyrexian.
Five-Color Convoke
Convoke and Angels. Tap creatures to convoke out big spells and Angels, with Kasla making a Spirit whenever you cast a convoked spell.
Temur Artifacts
Artifact tokens and tinkering. Generate Powerstone, Treasure, and Food tokens and cash them in for value, with Gimbal making Gremlins off your token production.
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March of the Machine FAQ
When did March of the Machine release?
March of the Machine released on April 21, 2023. The set codes are MOM for the main set and MOC for the Commander precons.
What are the five March of the Machine Commander precons?
Call for Backup (Naya backup) led by Bright-Palm, Soul Awakener; Cavalry Charge (Esper knights) led by Sidar Jabari of Zhalfir; Growing Threat (Orzhov Phyrexians) led by Brimaz, Blight of Oreskos; Divine Convocation (five-color convoke) led by Kasla, the Broken Halo; and Tinker Time (Temur artifacts) led by Gimbal, Gremlin Prodigy.
What is the Phyrexian invasion theme in March of the Machine?
March of the Machine is the climax of the Phyrexian arc, with the Phyrexians attacking every plane at once. The set introduced backup, incubate, and Battle cards, with backup letting a creature buff another and itself, and Battles acting as a new permanent type you attack to flip.
Which March of the Machine precon is best for new Commander players?
Call for Backup. Naya backup is the most straightforward gameplan, buffing creatures and swinging. Growing Threat is a close second if you prefer a tokens and counters deck.
Can I playtest March of the Machine precons before buying?
Yes. Every precon on this page has a one-click Playtest in Playgroup Live button. Click it, sign in if needed, and you land in a fresh solo game with the Archidekt decklist already imported.
Are March of the Machine Commander cards Standard legal?
The main MOM set was a Standard-legal release. The Commander-only cards in the MOC precon decks are legal in Commander, Legacy, and Vintage but were not printed in Standard.
