Gnome-Made Engine
Unstable 148 • common
- Set
- Unstable
- Collector number
- 148
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sean Murray
- Market price
- $0.08
What it does
When this creature enters, create a 1/1 colorless Gnome artifact creature token.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyNot legal
- VintageNot legal
- CommanderNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerNot legal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Gnome-Made Engine on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
The Gnome-Made Engine was released in 2017 as part of the Unstable set for Magic: The Gathering, a silver-bordered expansion designed to explore humorous and experimental mechanics that standard sets could not accommodate. The card serves as a thematic tribute to the whimsical engineering of the game's gnome creatures, utilizing a modular ability that allows players to construct a makeshift machine through artifact sacrifice. Its creation was part of head designer Mark Rosewater's long-term vision to provide a dedicated space for 'un-set' mechanics that emphasize playability and joy over rigid tournament legality.
The illustration was crafted by artist Nils Hamm, whose work is celebrated for its evocative, atmospheric style. Hamm approached the piece by capturing the chaotic, cobbled-together aesthetic inherent to gnome inventions, balancing the mechanical complexity of the card's function with a visual sense of precarious momentum. Upon release, the set was well-received by the player base for its self-aware humor and the unique, draft-focused design philosophy that rewarded creative interactions during casual gameplay sessions.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Gnome-Made Engine
Gnome-Made Engine is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Unstable 148 • common. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Gnome-Made Engine on collecto.rs?
Gnome-Made Engine doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Gnome-Made Engine?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Gnome-Made Engine catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Gnome-Made Engine is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
