# Mishra's War Machine Mishra's War Machine represents an early attempt at artifact-based aggression in Magic's first expansion. Collectors value this Antiquities rare for its role in the game's formative artifact theme, though the card itself saw limited competitive play due to its steep casting cost and vulnerability to removal. The nonfoil version remains the only printing, making condition particularly important to collectors. Antiquities cards are notoriously fragile, so well-preserved copies command attention. Collectors typically appreciate War Machine as a historical artifact piece rather than a powerhouse, viewing it through the lens of early Magic design philosophy where artifact creatures were experimental and often inefficient by modern standards.