The 1998 Magic: The Gathering Urza's Saga Copper Gnomes card is a rare Artifact Creature Gnome known for its unique ability to accelerate artifact deployment.
Copper Gnomes
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga expansion, the Copper Gnomes card (number 291) is a distinctive Artifact Creature — Gnome within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Illustrated by Jeff Laubenstein, this Rare card costs two mana to cast and enters the battlefield as a 1/1 creature. Its strategic value lies in its activated ability: by sacrificing the creature and paying four generic mana, players can search their hand for an artifact card and put it directly onto the battlefield. This mechanic makes the card a versatile tool for deck builders looking to accelerate their artifact strategy. Collectors often seek out Urza's Saga cards for their historical significance in the game's lore and mechanics. The Copper Gnomes card remains a favorite among those who appreciate the intricate design and strategic depth of the early Urza block. Adding this card to your Magic: The Gathering collection offers a tangible piece of gaming history and a functional asset for vintage gameplay.
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Copper Gnomes
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Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Jeff Laubenstein
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English
{2}
Artifact Creature — Gnome
1 / 1
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{4}, Sacrifice this creature: You may put an artifact card from your hand onto the battlefield.
Start with eleven gnomes and a room of parts, and come morning you'll have ten and a monster the likes of which you've never seen.