Piper of the Swarm
Throne of Eldraine 355 • rare
- Set
- Throne of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 355
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Irina Nordsol
- Market price
- $4.16
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.
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 released in 2019 as part of the Magic: The Gathering set Throne of Eldraine. The card fits into the set's thematic exploration of European folklore and fairy tales, specifically riffing on the dark, manipulative elements of the Pied Piper legend. In the game's mechanics, it serves as a tribal lord for Rats, reflecting the classic imagery of a character beckoning a vermin horde to his command.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game whose work is characterized by vibrant, painterly lighting and an emphasis on atmospheric storytelling. Voss designed the Piper to appear simultaneously enchanting and menacing, utilizing a color palette that separates the shadowy, swarming rats from the glowing, rhythmic influence of the flute. Upon release, it was well-received by players focusing on tribal synergy decks, particularly for its ability to generate recurring board presence in the Commander format.
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