# 2017 Magic: The Gathering Unstable #148

> The Gnome-Made Engine, a Common Host Artifact Construct from the 2017 Unstable expansion of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2017
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Unstable
- **Card number**: #148
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The Gnome-Made Engine, designated as card number 148 in the Unstable expansion, offers a unique mechanical interaction within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released in 2017, this Common card functions as a Host Artifact Creature — Construct with a mana cost of {4}. Its primary ability allows players to create a 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature token when it enters the battlefield, providing immediate board presence and resource generation for Construct-themed strategies. Illustrated by Sean Murray, the Gnome-Made Engine represents a distinct era of design innovation in the trading card game. Whether you are building a Commander deck or expanding your Unstable collection, this card adds strategic depth and thematic consistency to your playset.

## FAQ

### What type of card is Gnome-Made Engine?

Gnome-Made Engine is a Host Artifact Creature — Construct card from the Unstable expansion. It has a mana cost of {4} and enters the battlefield as a 2/2 creature.

### What ability does the Gnome-Made Engine have?

When this card enters the battlefield, you create a 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature token. This ability helps players establish board presence early in the game.

### What set is Gnome-Made Engine from?

This card is from the Unstable expansion, which was released in 2017 for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. It is numbered 148 in the set.

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