Copper Gnomes
Copper Gnomes Price Summary
As of Jul 29, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Copper Gnomes is $2.28 (USG #291). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.28, down 0.4% over 7 days, down 1.3% over 30 days, up 14.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.31 (2026).
Copper Gnomes Printings & Prices
Copper Gnomes has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Copper Gnomes: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.80 cash for USG #291; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | USG #291 | Nonfoil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | USG #291 | Nonfoil | $1.25 | — | — |
| starcitygames | USG #291 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | — | — |
Copper Gnomes Rules Text & Legality
{4}, Sacrifice this creature: You may put an artifact card from your hand onto the battlefield.
Copper Gnomes is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Copper Gnomes Rulings
- May 1, 2007 Putting the card onto the battlefield is optional. When the ability resolves, you can choose not to.
- Oct 4, 2004 You choose the artifact card on resolution.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Copper Gnomes has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USG #291 | 1998-10-12 | Rare | Standard |
USG #291 Copper Gnomes in Commander
Copper Gnomes is the #20,151 most-played card on EDHREC, up 44 places over the last 30 days.
Copper Gnomes FAQ
How much is Copper Gnomes worth?
Copper Gnomes is worth about $2.28 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 29, 2026.
Is Copper Gnomes legal in Commander?
Yes — Copper Gnomes is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Copper Gnomes been reprinted?
Yes — Copper Gnomes has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Copper Gnomes cheap?
Copper Gnomes trades at about $2.28 — 1 reprint keeps supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#20,151 on EDHREC).