Perplexing Test
March of the Machine Commander · #229

Perplexing Test

Perplexing Test is a Rare Instant from March of the Machine Commander (229) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.33 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.33
Cardmarket trend €0.47
Rarity Rare
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Who is this card for?

Perplexing Test suits collectors and players working on March of the Machine Commander who need the Rare slot. Legal in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Confirm the exact printing and language before buying for a deck list.

What is Perplexing Test from March of the Machine Commander?

Perplexing Test is a Instant in March of the Machine Commander numbered 229. Mana cost {3}{U}{U}. Color identity: U. Perplexing Test (229) is a format-relevant Instant in March of the Machine Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

What is Perplexing Test worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.33 for Perplexing Test. Low and high spread runs $0.33 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.47; Normal: $0.33. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMarch of the Machine Commander
Number229
RarityRare
TCGPlayer USD$0.33
Cardmarket EUR€0.47
cardmarket $0.47
Normal $0.33

Card stats

ColorsU

How collectible is Perplexing Test?

Perplexing Test is a Rare printing in March of the Machine Commander. Commander demand can sustain prices even when Standard supply is deep. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Perplexing Test?

Perplexing Test lists as Instant. Artist: Fariba Khamseh. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 229 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.

Cactaur's take

Perplexing Test (229) is a format-relevant Instant in March of the Machine Commander with legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker. Deck demand and reprint risk often explain price as much as rarity alone.

Pros

  • Perplexing Test is catalogued as Rare Instant in March of the Machine Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.33 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.47; Normal: $0.33).
  • Mana cost {3}{U}{U} and type line Instant help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.

Cons

  • Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.

Verdict: Use $0.33 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.

FAQ

What is Perplexing Test from March of the Machine Commander?

Perplexing Test is a Rare Instant from March of the Machine Commander numbered 229 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Perplexing Test worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.33 for ungraded Perplexing Test. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Perplexing Test?

Perplexing Test is catalogued as Rare in March of the Machine Commander. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.

Is Perplexing Test legal in Commander or Standard?

Perplexing Test shows format legality in legacy, vintage, commander, oathbreaker based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Perplexing Test near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.33. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-23. Last updated: 2026-06-23.