Bottle Gnomes
Tempest 278 • uncommon
- Set
- Tempest
- Collector number
- 278
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Kaja Foglio
- Market price
- $0.55
What it does
Sacrifice this creature: You gain 3 life.
"I am reminded of the fable of the silver egg. Its owner cracks it open to see what jewels it holds, only to discover a simple yellow yolk."— Karn, silver golem
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bottle Gnomes was released in 1997 as part of the Tempest expansion for Magic: The Gathering. As a set, Tempest was designed to reintroduce complex mechanics and strategic depth following the more experimental releases of the mid-nineties, establishing a darker, more cohesive aesthetic. The card reflects the set's emphasis on utility creatures that provided defensive stability in the fast-paced environment of the era.
The artwork was illustrated by D. Alexander Gregory, who contributed to several sets during the game's formative years. The design depicts the whimsical yet functional gnomes consistent with the high-fantasy aesthetic of the late nineties. Upon release, the card became a notable staple in control-oriented decks due to its ability to sacrifice itself for life gain, a mechanic that provided players with a reliable, repeatable way to stabilize their health totals during intense matches.
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