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By Gnome Means, a rare foil enchantment card from Magic: The Gathering's 2022 Unfinity Foil Edition, designed for strategic token generation.

By Gnome Means

2022 • Magic: The Gathering • The List (Unfinity Foil Edition)

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Product Overview

Description

By Gnome Means is a rare foil enchantment card from the 2022 Unfinity Foil Edition, identified as card number 1 with the ULST set code. Crafted by artist Sean Murray, this Magic: The Gathering trading card game card features a mana cost of {2}{W} and a mana value of 3, fitting into white-colored decks. The card’s design emphasizes utility through its enchantment type line, offering players a dynamic way to interact with the battlefield. The gameplay mechanics of By Gnome Means are centered around counter manipulation and token creation. Players can remove a counter from a permanent they control to create a 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature token. Additionally, the card allows for versatile counter placement; by sacrificing an artifact, a player can choose any kind of counter a printed card refers to and place one on a target permanent. This flexibility makes the card an intriguing piece for strategic gameplay and a fascinating study in counter-based mechanics. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering appreciate the Unfinity Foil Edition for its distinct foil treatment and unique card designs. By Gnome Means stands out as a notable inclusion in the set, appealing to those who seek out rare foil cards or specific enchantments. Its ability to generate tokens and manipulate counters adds depth to deck building, making it a valuable asset for both casual and competitive play. The card’s flavor text, "There's no race like gnome," adds a touch of humor and lore, enhancing its appeal to fans of the game’s whimsical universe. Whether you are looking to complete a set or add a strategic asset to your collection, By Gnome Means is a compelling choice. Explore the diverse range of trading cards available to find this and other sought-after Magic: The Gathering cards.

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Card Details

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Catalog Profile

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Year

2022

Series

The List (Unfinity Foil Edition)

Card Number

#1

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

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Rarity

Rare

Artist

Sean Murray

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Finish

Foil

Mana cost

{2}{W}

Type

Enchantment

Color

W

Card Text

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{1}{W}, Remove a counter from a permanent you control: Create a 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature token. {1}{W}, Sacrifice an artifact: Choose any kind of counter a printed card refers to, then put one of that counter on target permanent.

There's no race like gnome.

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FAQ

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What does By Gnome Means do in Magic: The Gathering?

By Gnome Means is an enchantment that allows players to create 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature tokens by removing a counter from a permanent they control. It also lets players place any kind of counter on a target permanent by sacrificing an artifact.

What is the rarity and finish of By Gnome Means?

By Gnome Means is a rare foil card from the Unfinity Foil Edition set, released in 2022. It features a foil finish, which is distinct from the non-foil versions of the card.

Who is the artist for By Gnome Means?

The artist for By Gnome Means is Sean Murray, who created the illustration for this card in the Unfinity Foil Edition set.

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