The 1999 Magic: The Gathering card Ticking Gnomes (#136) from the Urza's Legacy expansion, featuring an Uncommon foil finish and unique echo mechanics.
Ticking Gnomes
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Legacy
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Description
The 1999 Magic: The Gathering card Ticking Gnomes (#136) from the Urza's Legacy expansion, featuring an Uncommon foil finish and unique echo mechanics. This Magic: The Gathering trading card game card was released in 1999 as part of the Urza's Legacy set, identified by the ULG set code. The card features an Uncommon rarity and a foil finish, designated as card number 136 in the series. Illustrated by Henry Van Der Linde, the piece depicts an Artifact Creature — Gnome with a mana cost of {3} and a mana value of 3. It possesses a power and toughness of 3/3. The card's gameplay revolves around its Echo ability, which requires the player to pay an echo cost of {3} during their upkeep or sacrifice the creature. This mechanic adds a strategic layer, as the Gnome must be continually supported or replaced. Additionally, the card allows the player to sacrifice it to deal 1 damage to any target, providing a versatile removal option. This design makes Ticking Gnomes a notable piece for collectors interested in the Urza's Legacy set and Magic: The Gathering's artifact creature line. The foil treatment enhances its visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any Magic: The Gathering collection. Whether for completing a set or appreciating the card's unique mechanics, this card represents a significant part of the 1999 release.
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Card Details
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ticking Gnomes
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Henry Van Der Linde
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}
Artifact Creature — Gnome
3 / 3
Card Text
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Echo {3} (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.) Sacrifice this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.
FAQ
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What is the echo mechanic on Ticking Gnomes?
Echo is a keyword ability that requires you to pay the card's echo cost during your next upkeep. If you do not pay, you must sacrifice the creature. For Ticking Gnomes, this cost is {3}.
What are the stats for Ticking Gnomes in Magic: The Gathering?
Ticking Gnomes is an Artifact Creature — Gnome with a mana cost of {3} and a mana value of 3. It has a power and toughness of 3/3.
How can Ticking Gnomes be used in gameplay?
Besides its echo ability, Ticking Gnomes has an activated ability that allows you to sacrifice the creature to deal 1 damage to any target. This provides a flexible way to deal damage or remove threats.
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