Quick Answer

Scalesoul Gnome is a rare Artifact Creature — Gnome from YLCI (YLCI) costing {3}{R}{W}.

Scalesoul Gnome MTG card

Scalesoul Gnome

Artifact Creature — Gnome

Card Text

Trample, Haste Whenever Scalesoul Gnome deals combat damage to a player, discover X, where X is that damage. Whenever you play a card from exile, conjure a duplicate of it into your hand.

Card Stats

3/5 rare CMC: 5.0 YLCI YLCI 🎨 Svetlin Velinov
Conjure Discover Haste Trample

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scalesoul Gnome? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Trample, Haste Whenever Scalesoul Gnome deals combat damage to a player, discover X, where X is that damage. Whenever you play a card from exile, conjure a duplicate of it into your hand."

How much mana does Scalesoul Gnome cost to cast? Basics

Scalesoul Gnome has a mana cost of {3}{R}{W}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R, 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.

Scalesoul Gnome's mana cost of {3}{R}{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.

Scalesoul Gnome has a mana value of 5.0. 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.

Scalesoul Gnome's current oracle text is: "Trample, Haste Whenever Scalesoul Gnome deals combat damage to a player, discover X, where X is that damage. Whenever you play a card from exile, conjure a duplicate of it into your hand."

What is the current price of Scalesoul Gnome? Pricing

Price data for Scalesoul Gnome is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Scalesoul Gnome? Pricing

You can purchase Scalesoul 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.

Is Scalesoul Gnome legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Scalesoul Gnome in Standard is not available.

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

Is Scalesoul Gnome legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Scalesoul Gnome in Modern is not available.

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

Is Scalesoul Gnome legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Scalesoul Gnome in Commander is not available.

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

Is Scalesoul Gnome legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Scalesoul Gnome in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Scalesoul Gnome legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Scalesoul Gnome in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Scalesoul Gnome legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Scalesoul Gnome in Vintage is not available.

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 Scalesoul Gnome legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Scalesoul 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 Scalesoul Gnome from? Details

This printing of Scalesoul Gnome is from YLCI (YLCI), with collector number 28.

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

What is Scalesoul Gnome's rarity? Details

Scalesoul Gnome is a rare card in YLCI.

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

Who illustrated Scalesoul Gnome? Details

Scalesoul Gnome was illustrated by Svetlin Velinov.

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

What is Scalesoul Gnome's power and toughness? Details

Scalesoul Gnome is a 3/5 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (5) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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