The 1998 Magic: The Gathering card Metrognome from the Urza's Saga set. This rare artifact card is a staple for collectors building complete Urza's Saga collections.
Metrognome
1998 • Magic: The Gathering • Urza's Saga
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Metrognome, numbered 301 in the Urza's Saga expansion, is a significant artifact card from the 1998 Magic: The Gathering release. Designed by Jeff Laubenstein, this rare card features a mana cost of four generic mana and serves as a versatile tool in gameplay. Its unique ability triggers when an opponent causes you to discard it, creating four 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature tokens, while its activated ability allows for the creation of a single gnome token for four mana and tapping. For collectors, adding Metrognome to their Magic: The Gathering collection offers a tangible piece of early Urza Saga lore and mechanical design. The card’s strategic depth and iconic gnome theme make it a desirable item for enthusiasts completing the Urza's Saga set or seeking rare artifacts.
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Metrognome
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Magic: The Gathering
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Jeff Laubenstein
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English
{4}
Artifact
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When a spell or ability an opponent controls causes you to discard this card, create four 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature tokens. {4}, {T}: Create a 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature token.