Magic: The Gathering

Patron of the Nezumi

Commander Anthology Volume II 72 • rare

Set: Commander Anthology Volume II
Collector number: 72
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 5 generic mana black mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Kev Walker
Market price: $0.53

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare creature card, this piece represents a distinct addition to any collection of tabletop gaming artifacts. Its status as a rare find makes it a sought-after element for those who value both the unique artistic contribution of the illustrator and the strategic depth it brings to the game table.

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Card face

What it does

Rat offering (You may cast this spell any time you could cast an instant by sacrificing a Rat and paying the difference in mana costs between this and the sacrificed Rat. Mana cost includes color.)

Whenever a permanent is put into an opponent's graveyard, that player loses 1 life.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Patron of the Nezumi first appeared in the 2004 Saviors of Kamigawa set, drawing heavily from Japanese folklore to depict a legendary rat spirit. Designed as part of the 'Patron' cycle, the card explores the mechanics of offering, which allows players to sacrifice a creature of a specific type to cast the spirit at a reduced cost. The art by Kev Walker leans into the dark, eerie aesthetic of the Kamigawa plane, emphasizing the creature's menacing and mystical presence.

The version included in the 2018 Commander Anthology Volume II serves as a direct reprint intended to support the Black-aligned rat tribal strategies popular in the Commander format. This anthology collection was designed by Wizards of the Coast to curate staples from previous years of the Commander product line, providing players with accessible versions of thematic cards. While the mechanics remain identical to the original printing, this edition features the distinct updated card frame and set symbol specific to the anthology release.

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