Piper of the Swarm
Throne of Eldraine 392 • rare
- Set
- Throne of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 392
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Jesper Ejsing
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Rats you control have menace.
1 generic mana black mana, tap: Create a 1/1 black Rat creature token.
2 generic mana black mana black mana, tap, Sacrifice three Rats: Gain control of target creature.
"If it has ears, it will dance to my tune."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Piper of the Swarm was introduced in the 2019 Magic: The Gathering set Throne of Eldraine, a collection heavily inspired by Arthurian legend and classic European folklore. Designed for the game's black-aligned 'Rat' tribal archetype, the card captures the thematic essence of a pied piper figure who exerts control over a plague of rodents, functioning as a tactical engine that creates token creatures and allows the player to steal opponents' units.
The artwork was illustrated by Igor Kieryluk, who utilized a moody, atmospheric palette to emphasize the character's unsettling connection to his swarm. Within the set's context, the card is recognized for its utility in limited formats and niche creature-based decks, standing out as a flavorful representation of the darker, Grimm-inspired side of the Eldraine narrative.
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