Quick Answer

Market Gnome is a uncommon Artifact Creature — Gnome from LCI (LCI) costing {W}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Market Gnome MTG card

Market Gnome

Artifact Creature — Gnome

Card Text

When this creature dies, you gain 1 life and draw a card. When this creature is exiled from the battlefield while you're activating a craft ability, you gain 1 life and draw a card.

"Maize, sweet and fresh! Tamal, hot and filling! Water, still or sparkling!"

Card Stats

0/3 uncommon CMC: 1.0 LCI LCI 🎨 Gaboleps

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
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TCGPlayer
$0.21
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Cardmarket
€0.11
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€0.26
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Market Gnome? Basics

Market Gnome is a Artifact Creature — Gnome card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature dies, you gain 1 life and draw a card. When this creature is exiled from the battlefield while you're activating a craft ability, you gain 1 life and draw a card."

How much mana does Market Gnome cost to cast? Basics

Market Gnome has a mana cost of {W}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Market Gnome's mana cost of {W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Market Gnome has a mana value of 1.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Market Gnome's current oracle text is: "When this creature dies, you gain 1 life and draw a card. When this creature is exiled from the battlefield while you're activating a craft ability, you gain 1 life and draw a card."

What is the current price of Market Gnome? Pricing

The current market price for Market Gnome is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.21 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.11 EUR.

Where can I buy Market Gnome? Pricing

You can purchase Market Gnome from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Market Gnome normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.21

Is Market Gnome legal in Standard? Legality

Market Gnome is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Market Gnome legal in Modern? Legality

Market Gnome is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Market Gnome legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Market Gnome is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Market Gnome legal in Pioneer? Legality

Market Gnome is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Market Gnome legal in Legacy? Legality

Market Gnome is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Market Gnome legal in Vintage? Legality

Market Gnome is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Market Gnome legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Market Gnome in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Market Gnome from? Details

This printing of Market Gnome is from LCI (LCI), with collector number 22.

Market Gnome may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Market Gnome's rarity? Details

Market Gnome is a uncommon card in LCI.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Market Gnome? Details

Market Gnome was illustrated by Gaboleps.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Market Gnome's power and toughness? Details

Market Gnome is a 0/3 creature.

Power (0) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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