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Tchotchke Elemental is a rare Creature — Elemental from UNF (UNF) costing {G}. Current price: $0.08 USD.

Tchotchke Elemental MTG card

Tchotchke Elemental

Creature — Elemental

Card Text

Whenever you create a token or put a counter or a sticker on another permanent, put a knickknack counter on this creature. Use a unique item that completely fits on this creature for each knickknack counter. This creature gets +1/+1 for each knickknack counter on it.

Card Stats

1/1 rare CMC: 1.0 UNF UNF 🎨 Sean Murray

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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tchotchke Elemental? Basics

Tchotchke Elemental is a Creature — Elemental card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Whenever you create a token or put a counter or a sticker on another permanent, put a knickknack counter on this creature. Use a unique item that completely fits on this creature for each knickknack counter. This creature gets +1/+1 for each knickknack counter on it."

How much mana does Tchotchke Elemental cost to cast? Basics

Tchotchke Elemental has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G 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.

Tchotchke Elemental's mana cost of {G} 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.

Tchotchke Elemental 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.

Tchotchke Elemental's current oracle text is: "Whenever you create a token or put a counter or a sticker on another permanent, put a knickknack counter on this creature. Use a unique item that completely fits on this creature for each knickknack counter. This creature gets +1/+1 for each knickknack counter on it."

What is the current price of Tchotchke Elemental? Pricing

The current market price for Tchotchke Elemental is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.14 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Tchotchke Elemental? Pricing

You can purchase Tchotchke Elemental 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.

Tchotchke Elemental normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.14

Is Tchotchke Elemental legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Tchotchke Elemental in Standard is not available.

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

Is Tchotchke Elemental legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Tchotchke Elemental in Modern is not available.

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

Is Tchotchke Elemental legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Tchotchke Elemental in Commander is not available.

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

Is Tchotchke Elemental legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Tchotchke Elemental in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Tchotchke Elemental legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Tchotchke Elemental in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Tchotchke Elemental legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Tchotchke Elemental 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 Tchotchke Elemental legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Tchotchke Elemental 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 Tchotchke Elemental from? Details

This printing of Tchotchke Elemental is from UNF (UNF), with collector number 158.

Tchotchke Elemental may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Tchotchke Elemental's rarity? Details

Tchotchke Elemental is a rare card in UNF.

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

Who illustrated Tchotchke Elemental? Details

Tchotchke Elemental was illustrated by Sean Murray.

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

What is Tchotchke Elemental's power and toughness? Details

Tchotchke Elemental 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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