Read the Bones
March of the Machine Commander · #267

Read the Bones

Read the Bones is a Common Sorcery from March of the Machine Commander (267) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded copies.

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TCGPlayer market $0.38
Cardmarket trend €0.39
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Read the Bones suits collectors and players working on March of the Machine Commander who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.

What is Read the Bones from March of the Machine Commander?

Read the Bones is a Sorcery in March of the Machine Commander numbered 267. Mana cost {2}{B}. Color identity: B. Read the Bones (267) from March of the Machine Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

What is Read the Bones worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.38 for Read the Bones. Low and high spread runs $0.38 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.39; Normal: $0.38. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 267 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMarch of the Machine Commander
Number267
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.38
Cardmarket EUR€0.39
cardmarket $0.39
Normal $0.38

Card stats

ColorsB

How collectible is Read the Bones?

Read the Bones is a Common printing in March of the Machine Commander. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 267 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Read the Bones?

Read the Bones lists as Sorcery with keywords Scry. Artist: Lars Grant-West. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from March of the Machine Commander. Collector number 267 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Read the Bones (267) from March of the Machine Commander should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Read the Bones is catalogued as Common Sorcery in March of the Machine Commander, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.38 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.39; Normal: $0.38).
  • Mana cost {2}{B} and type line Sorcery 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Read the Bones from March of the Machine Commander?

Read the Bones is a Common Sorcery from March of the Machine Commander numbered 267 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Read the Bones worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.38 for ungraded Read the Bones. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Read the Bones?

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

Is Read the Bones legal in Commander or Standard?

Read the Bones shows format legality in historic, timeless, gladiator, pioneer based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.

Should I buy Read the Bones near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.38. 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.