Quick Answer

Quarum Trench Gnomes is a rare Creature — Gnome from LEG (LEG) costing {3}{R}. Current price: $13.7 USD. Legal in Commander.

Quarum Trench Gnomes MTG card

Quarum Trench Gnomes

Creature — Gnome

Card Text

{T}: If target Plains is tapped for mana, it produces colorless mana instead of white mana. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)

"O Great Captain, all is lost. They tunneled, they burrowed, they trenched. They sapped the strength of our defenses." —Sorgus, *Chronicles of the Quarum Plains*

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 4.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Dan Frazier

Market Prices

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$13.70
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$13.99
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€15.50
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quarum Trench Gnomes? Basics

Quarum Trench Gnomes is a Creature — Gnome card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{T}: If target Plains is tapped for mana, it produces colorless mana instead of white mana. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

How much mana does Quarum Trench Gnomes cost to cast? Basics

Quarum Trench Gnomes has a mana cost of {3}{R}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Quarum Trench Gnomes's mana cost of {3}{R} 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.

Quarum Trench Gnomes has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Quarum Trench Gnomes's current oracle text is: "{T}: If target Plains is tapped for mana, it produces colorless mana instead of white mana. (This effect lasts indefinitely.)"

What is the current price of Quarum Trench Gnomes? Pricing

The current market price for Quarum Trench Gnomes is approximately $13.7 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €15.5 EUR.

Where can I buy Quarum Trench Gnomes? Pricing

You can purchase Quarum Trench Gnomes 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.

Is Quarum Trench Gnomes legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Quarum Trench Gnomes in Standard is not available.

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

Is Quarum Trench Gnomes legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Quarum Trench Gnomes in Modern is not available.

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

Is Quarum Trench Gnomes legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Quarum Trench Gnomes 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 Quarum Trench Gnomes legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Quarum Trench Gnomes in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Quarum Trench Gnomes legal in Legacy? Legality

Quarum Trench Gnomes is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Quarum Trench Gnomes legal in Vintage? Legality

Quarum Trench Gnomes 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 Quarum Trench Gnomes legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Quarum Trench Gnomes 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 Quarum Trench Gnomes from? Details

This printing of Quarum Trench Gnomes is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 162.

Quarum Trench Gnomes may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Quarum Trench Gnomes's rarity? Details

Quarum Trench Gnomes is a rare card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Quarum Trench Gnomes? Details

Quarum Trench Gnomes was illustrated by Dan Frazier.

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

What is Quarum Trench Gnomes's power and toughness? Details

Quarum Trench Gnomes 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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