Brass Gnat
Brass Gnat is a Common Artifact Creature — Insect from Time Spiral (249) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {1}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.46 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
Brass Gnat suits collectors and players working on Time Spiral who need the Common slot. This is typically a low-cost slot for master sets; avoid overpaying unless you need a specific finish or near-mint condition.
What is Brass Gnat from Time Spiral?
Brass Gnat is a Artifact Creature — Insect in Time Spiral numbered 249. Mana cost {1}. Brass Gnat (249) from Time Spiral should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 249 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is Brass Gnat worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $0.46 for Brass Gnat. Low and high spread runs $0.46 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.46; Normal: $0.09. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 249 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Time Spiral |
|---|---|
| Number | 249 |
| Rarity | Common |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.46 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.14 |
| cardmarket | $0.14 |
| foil | $0.46 |
| Normal | $0.09 |
Card stats
| Power | 1 |
|---|
How collectible is Brass Gnat?
Brass Gnat is a Common printing in Time Spiral. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 249 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Common.
What are the key details for Brass Gnat?
Brass Gnat lists as Artifact Creature — Insect with keywords Flying. Artist: Martina Pilcerova. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Time Spiral. Collector number 249 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
Cactaur's take
Brass Gnat (249) from Time Spiral should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- Brass Gnat is catalogued as Common Artifact Creature — Insect in Time Spiral, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $0.46 across finishes (cardmarket: $0.14; foil: $0.46; Normal: $0.09).
- Mana cost {1} and type line Artifact Creature — Insect help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Treat this as a low-stakes master-set slot unless you are paying for gem condition or a specific finish.
FAQ
What is Brass Gnat from Time Spiral?
Brass Gnat is a Common Artifact Creature — Insect from Time Spiral numbered 249 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is Brass Gnat worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $0.46 for ungraded Brass Gnat. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is Brass Gnat?
Brass Gnat is catalogued as Common in Time Spiral. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is Brass Gnat legal in Commander or Standard?
Brass Gnat shows format legality in modern, legacy, pauper, vintage based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy Brass Gnat near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $0.46. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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