Patchwork Gnomes (TPR #229)
Patchwork Gnomes is a common printing from Tempest Remastered (TPR #229), a Artifact Creature — Gnome. Illustrated by Mike Raabe.
Card text
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.)
"Just when I get them working, they always start fighting and tearing at each other for spare parts."
—Hanna, *Weatherlight* navigator
Details
| Mana cost | {3} |
|---|---|
| Type | Artifact Creature — Gnome |
| Power / Toughness | 2 / 1 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Set | Tempest Remastered (TPR) |
| Collector number | 229 |
| Artist | Mike Raabe |
| Released | 2015-05-06 |
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Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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Rulings
- June 18, 2021 — Activating 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.
- June 18, 2021 — Patchwork Gnomes can regenerate even if it isn't in combat, it's already tapped, or it's undamaged.
- June 18, 2021 — You can activate the regeneration ability even if Patchwork Gnomes isn't at risk of being destroyed. Sometimes you need to discard cards. We understand.