Piper of the Swarm
Forgotten Realms Commander 106 • rare
- Set
- Forgotten Realms Commander
- Collector number
- 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Irina Nordsol
- Market price
- $2.28
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 2021 Magic: The Gathering set, Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Commander. This set was designed to integrate the flavor and mechanics of Dungeons & Dragons into the Magic universe, specifically targeting the Commander format. The card depicts a character capable of controlling swarms of rats, leaning into the classic D&D trope of vermin-themed wilderness encounters.
The illustration was crafted by artist Magali Villeneuve, who is known for her evocative fantasy portraiture. Her design emphasizes the unsettling, symbiotic relationship between the piper and the rodent swarm. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective utility creature for tribal strategies, appreciated by players who enjoy resource-focused gameplay and flavor-heavy deck construction.
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