Hotfoot Gnome — Immediate Impact
Hotfoot Gnome is a small artifact creature that changes board tempo the moment it hits. The card name lives up to the art and text with haste and a practical tap ability that hands haste to another creature until end of turn. In practice this is a tool for surprise blockers, double attackers, or pushing damage through on the same turn you deploy a tutor or sacrifice outlet.
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan frame fits the gnome lore here. Oltec artificers repurpose courier constructs into quick agents and the card reads like a compact playbook entry. Hotfoot Gnome is reliable in aggressive red decks and useful in any shell that wants to punch through a defender or enable an instant hit on a combo piece. Its low cost and clear function make it a common pick for tight builds and sideboard adjustments.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{R}
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Card Type – Artifact Creature
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Subtypes – Gnome
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Haste. Tap: Another target creature gains haste until end of turn.
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Power / Toughness – 3/1