Quick Answer

Gnat Miser is a common Creature — Rat Shaman from SOK (SOK) costing {B}. Current price: $0.61 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Gnat Miser MTG card

Gnat Miser

Creature — Rat Shaman

Card Text

Each opponent's maximum hand size is reduced by one.

Nezumi insect-shamans enjoyed solitary lives, which was fortunate since no other nezumi could stand to live within half a mile of their foul stench.

Card Stats

1/1 common CMC: 1.0 SOK SOK 🎨 Thomas M. Baxa

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Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.61
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TCGPlayer
$9.61
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Card Kingdom
$1.49
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$13.99
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Cardmarket
€0.29
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€3.25
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gnat Miser? Basics

Gnat Miser is a Creature — Rat Shaman card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Each opponent's maximum hand size is reduced by one."

How much mana does Gnat Miser cost to cast? Basics

Gnat Miser has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Gnat Miser's mana cost of {B} 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.

Gnat Miser 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.

Gnat Miser's current oracle text is: "Each opponent's maximum hand size is reduced by one."

What is the current price of Gnat Miser? Pricing

The current market price for Gnat Miser is approximately $0.61 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $9.61 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.29 EUR.

Where can I buy Gnat Miser? Pricing

You can purchase Gnat Miser 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.

Gnat Miser normal: $0.61 | foil: $9.61

Is Gnat Miser legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Gnat Miser in Standard is not available.

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

Is Gnat Miser legal in Modern? Legality

Gnat Miser is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Gnat Miser legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Gnat Miser 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 Gnat Miser legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Gnat Miser in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Gnat Miser legal in Legacy? Legality

Gnat Miser is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Gnat Miser legal in Vintage? Legality

Gnat Miser 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 Gnat Miser legal in Pauper? Legality

Gnat Miser is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Gnat Miser from? Details

This printing of Gnat Miser is from SOK (SOK), with collector number 70.

Gnat Miser may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Gnat Miser's rarity? Details

Gnat Miser is a common card in SOK.

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

Who illustrated Gnat Miser? Details

Gnat Miser was illustrated by Thomas M. Baxa.

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

What is Gnat Miser's power and toughness? Details

Gnat Miser is a 1/1 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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