# 2023 Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine #197

> This product covers the foil version of Overgrown Pest, card number 197 from the 2023 Magic: The Gathering March of the Machine expansion.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2023
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: March of the Machine
- **Card number**: #197
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

Released in 2023 as part of the March of the Machine expansion, Overgrown Pest (Card #197) is a green Common creature in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. The card features artwork by Eelis Kyttanen and carries the set code MOM. As a Pest-type creature, it costs {2}{G} to cast and possesses a power and toughness of 2/2.

The card's ability allows players to look at the top five cards of their library upon entering the battlefield. You may reveal a land or double-faced card from that group and add it to your hand, while the remaining cards are shuffled into the bottom of your library in a random order. This mechanic supports deck-building strategies focused on card advantage and resource management.

Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out foil variants from recent expansions for their visual appeal and finish. The foil treatment adds a reflective quality to the card surface, distinguishing it from non-foil prints. Whether you are building a new deck or expanding your collection of the March of the Machine set, this card offers both functional gameplay utility and aesthetic value for enthusiasts of the TCG.

## FAQ

### What is the mana cost of Overgrown Pest?

Overgrown Pest has a mana cost of {2}{G}, requiring two generic mana and one green mana to cast. It is a Common card in the March of the Machine set.

### Who illustrated Overgrown Pest?

The artwork for Overgrown Pest was created by Eelis Kyttanen. The illustration appears on card number 197 in the March of the Machine expansion.

### What ability does Overgrown Pest have?

When Overgrown Pest enters the battlefield, you may look at the top five cards of your library. You can reveal a land or double-faced card from among them and put it into your hand, then put the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.

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