Bottle Gnomes
The List TMP-278 • uncommon
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- TMP-278
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Kaja Foglio
- Market price
- $0.31
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 originally released as part of the Tempest expansion for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game in 1997. Designed by Wizards of the Coast, the card serves as a tactical defensive tool, allowing players to sacrifice it for a life gain effect that was particularly relevant in the competitive meta of the late nineties. It reflects the whimsical yet strategic creature design philosophy prevalent during the game's formative years.
The card features artwork by artist Donato Giancola, who created an image that leans into the classic, earth-bound aesthetic of high-fantasy gnomes. His illustration was well-regarded for its textured, painterly quality, which helped the card become a recognizable staple for control players. The card was later included on The List, a curated selection of reprints integrated into modern booster packs, ensuring its continued visibility to new generations of players.
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