---
name: "Feed the Machine"
mana_cost: "N/A"
cmc: 0
type_line: "Scheme"
colors: []
color_identity: []
keywords: []
set: "OARC"
set_name: "Archenemy Schemes"
collector_number: "14★"
rarity: "common"
artist: "Wayne Reynolds"
oracle_id: "5abf733b-9b7e-463f-a918-07b5b3ccb49e"
canonical_url: "https://avascry.com/printing/feed-the-machine-oarc"
legalities:
  commander: "not_legal"
  standard: "not_legal"
  modern: "not_legal"
  pioneer: "not_legal"
  legacy: "not_legal"
  vintage: "not_legal"
  pauper: "not_legal"
  penny: "not_legal"
---

# Feed the Machine
- **Mana Cost:** `N/A` (CMC: 0)
- **Type:** Scheme

## Oracle Text
When you set this scheme in motion, target opponent chooses self or others. If that player chooses self, the player sacrifices two creatures of their choice. If the player chooses others, each of your other opponents sacrifices a creature of their choice.

> *"Even you have a purpose. Your blood will oil the gears."*

## Top 4096-Dim Neural Synergies
1. [Sacrifice Play](/printing/sacrifice-play-ust.md) — Instant
2. [Ritual of the Machine](/printing/ritual-of-the-machine-all.md) — Sorcery
3. [Distract the Hydra](/printing/distract-the-hydra-tfth.md) — Sorcery
4. [Sheoldred's Edict](/printing/sheoldreds-edict-plst.md) — Instant
5. [Incriminate](/printing/incriminate-snc.md) — Sorcery
6. [A-Incriminate](/printing/a-incriminate-snc.md) — Sorcery

## Printing Details
- **Set:** Archenemy Schemes (OARC) #14★
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Artist:** Wayne Reynolds

## Format Legalities
Commander: `not_legal` | Standard: `not_legal` | Modern: `not_legal` | Pioneer: `not_legal` | Legacy: `not_legal` | Vintage: `not_legal` | Pauper: `not_legal` | Penny: `not_legal`