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The Multiverse Under Siege

March of the Machine in Magic: The Gathering depicts the Phyrexian invasion of the Multiverse by Elesh Norn's Machine Legion across countless planes, marking the conclusion of the Phyrexian story arc. Using Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree, Phyrexian forces breach realities and spread glistening oil, turning disparate worlds into battlegrounds. Inhabitants suddenly confront the threat of compleation as the invasion escalates from New Phyrexia outward.

Central Conflict and Story Beats

The central conflict of March of the Machine unfolds as the Machine Legion attempts to compleat the Multiverse under Phyrexian dominion. Following the opening of pathways from New Phyrexia, the invasion escalates with armies pouring into plane after plane. Defenders and champions from across the planes unite in resistance, leading to a climactic battle that results in fundamental changes to the fabric of the Multiverse.

Mechanics and Flavor Identity

Mechanically, March of the Machine introduces the Battle card type—transforming double-faced cards that represent sieges and key conflicts on invaded planes. The Incubate keyword creates tokens that develop into Phyrexian creatures, embodying the spread of compleation, while Backup supports the theme of alliance as creatures aid one another. Flavorfully, the set emphasizes themes of invasion, transformation, and unprecedented cooperation among planes in Magic: The Gathering.