Shatter the Source
March of the Machine · #164

Shatter the Source

Shatter the Source is a Common Instant from March of the Machine (164) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}{R}. Color identity: R. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded copies.

March of the Machine set collectorsBulk and playset buyers Historic legalTimeless legalGladiator legalPioneer legalModern legalLegacy legal
TCGPlayer market $0.10
Cardmarket trend €0.10
Rarity Common
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Who is this card for?

Shatter the Source suits collectors and players working on March of the Machine 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 Shatter the Source from March of the Machine?

Shatter the Source is a Instant in March of the Machine numbered 164. Mana cost {5}{R}. Color identity: R. Shatter the Source (164) from March of the Machine should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from March of the Machine.

What is Shatter the Source worth today?

Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.10 for Shatter the Source. Low and high spread runs $0.10 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.10; Normal: $0.17. This printing is from March of the Machine. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

SetMarch of the Machine
Number164
RarityCommon
TCGPlayer USD$0.10
Cardmarket EUR€0.10
cardmarket $0.10
foil $0.10
Normal $0.17

Card stats

ColorsR

How collectible is Shatter the Source?

Shatter the Source is a Common printing in March of the Machine. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from March of the Machine. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

What are the key details for Shatter the Source?

Shatter the Source lists as Instant with keywords Convoke. Artist: Artur Nakhodkin. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from March of the Machine. Collector number 164 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.

Cactaur's take

Shatter the Source (164) from March of the Machine should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.

Pros

  • Shatter the Source is catalogued as Common Instant in March of the Machine, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
  • Public market data shows a reference near $0.10 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.10; foil: $0.10; Normal: $0.17).
  • Mana cost {5}{R} 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: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.

FAQ

What is Shatter the Source from March of the Machine?

Shatter the Source is a Common Instant from March of the Machine numbered 164 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.

How much is Shatter the Source worth?

Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.10 for ungraded Shatter the Source. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.

What rarity is Shatter the Source?

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

Is Shatter the Source legal in Commander or Standard?

Shatter the Source 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 Shatter the Source near mint or played?

Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.10. 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.