The 1997 Tempest release card #299, Patchwork Gnomes, an Uncommon Artifact Creature Gnome featuring regeneration mechanics and classic flavor text.
1997 • Magic: The Gathering • Tempest
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Designed by Mike Raabe, this card features a mana cost of {3} and a power/toughness of 2/1, offering a distinct mechanical interaction for collectors and players alike. Its ability allows you to discard a card to regenerate the creature, meaning that if it would be destroyed, it instead taps, removes itself from combat, and heals all damage for that turn. Collectors who appreciate the Tempest block often seek out this card due to its straightforward yet functional design. As an Uncommon rarity, Patchwork Gnomes serves as a key component for those building complete set collections, bridging the gap between basic creatures and more complex artifacts. The card's flavor text, attributed to Hanna, a navigator from the Weatherlight saga, adds narrative depth, referencing the chaotic nature of the gnomish creations., enthusiasts can find diverse selections of Magic: The Gathering cards, including vintage staples like this Tempest release. Whether you are completing a set, investing in classic TCG artifacts, or simply admiring the artistic direction of the late 90s, this card offers a tangible connection to one of the game's most pivotal eras. The combination of its mechanical utility and historical significance makes Patchwork Gnomes a noteworthy entry for any serious Magic: The Gathering collector's portfolio.
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Patchwork Gnomes
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Mike Raabe
Card Stock
English
{3}
Artifact Creature — Gnome
2 / 1
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Discard a card: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)
"Just when I get them working, they always start fighting and tearing at each other for spare parts." —Hanna, *Weatherlight* navigator
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Patchwork Gnomes is an Uncommon card in the Magic: The Gathering Tempest expansion. It is identified by its card number 299 and features a unique regeneration ability for Artifact Creature Gnomes.
The artwork for Patchwork Gnomes was created by Mike Raabe, who illustrated many of the whimsical and mechanical themes present in the 1997 Tempest expansion.
Patchwork Gnomes is an Artifact Creature — Gnome with a mana cost of {3}. It has a power and toughness of 2/1 and allows the controller to discard a card to regenerate the creature.
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