By Gnome Means, card #4 from the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable expansion. This foil enchantment offers unique token-generating mechanics for collectors.
By Gnome Means
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Unstable
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By Gnome Means holds a distinct place within the 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable expansion as card number 4. As a rare enchantment, this card features a foil finish that adds visual appeal to any collector's binder or display case. Designed by Sean Murray, the card serves as a functional piece of the Unstable universe. Its gameplay focuses on resource management and token generation, allowing players to create Gnome artifact creatures or apply counters to permanents by sacrificing artifacts or removing existing counters. This versatility makes it a notable inclusion for players who appreciate the whimsical nature of the Un-sets, which prioritize fun and experimentation over standardized tournament formats. For collectors, the Unstable set represents a specific era of Magic: The Gathering history where the brand explored creative boundaries. Collecting foil cards from this expansion requires attention to detail, as the shimmering finish can be sensitive to handling. Whether you are building a complete set of Unstable cards or hunting for specific rare enchantments, this card provides a tangible connection to that unique period of the game's evolution. The card's mana cost and color identity make it accessible in various formats that allow for white mana usage. Its ability to interact with the board state through counter manipulation highlights the strategic depth hidden within the set's comedic exterior. As the market for Magic: The Gathering collectibles continues to grow, items from the Unstable set remain significant for their cultural impact on the hobby. Collectors often seek these cards to complete their Unstable collections or to add unique mechanical options to their casual decks.
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By Gnome Means
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Sean Murray
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{W}
Enchantment
W
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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.







