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Patchwork Gnomes
TPR · Tempest Remastered #229 · Common · released 2015-05-06
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Artifact Creature — Gnome
Discard a card: Regenerate this creature. (The next time this creature would be destroyed this turn, instead tap it, remove it from combat, and heal all damage on it.)
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Patchwork Gnomes is a common creature from Tempest Remastered (2015). It has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 1997 to 2021. Recent market prices range from $0.11 to $2.73 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
Format legality
Where you can play Patchwork Gnomes in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.11 to $2.73 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ultimate Masters at $0.11.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempest | 299 | Uncommon | $0.32 | — |
| Odyssey | 306 | Uncommon | $0.18 | $2.73 |
| Tempest Remastered This page | 229 | Common | — | — |
| Ultimate Masters | 231 | Common | $0.11 | $0.24 |
| Modern Horizons 2 | 299 | Uncommon | $0.27 | $0.30 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2021-06-18Activating the ability creates a replacement effect that acts like a shield, replacing the next time Patchwork Gnomes would be destroyed that turn. This shield works against effects that try to destroy Patchwork Gnomes or lethal damage that would be dealt to Patchwork Gnomes.
- 2021-06-18Patchwork Gnomes can regenerate even if it isn't in combat, it's already tapped, or it's undamaged.
- 2021-06-18You can activate the regeneration ability even if Patchwork Gnomes isn't at risk of being destroyed. Sometimes you need to discard cards. We understand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Patchwork Gnomes legal in Commander?
Yes — Patchwork Gnomes is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Patchwork Gnomes legal in?
Patchwork Gnomes is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Patchwork Gnomes been printed?
Patchwork Gnomes has been printed 5 times across 5 sets, from 1997 to 2021.
What is the cheapest printing of Patchwork Gnomes?
The cheapest printing is Ultimate Masters (#231) at about $0.11.
Who illustrated Patchwork Gnomes?
This printing of Patchwork Gnomes was illustrated by Mike Raabe.