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Magic: The Gathering

Rat Colony

Special Guests 56 • mythic

Set
Special Guests
Collector number
56
Rarity
Mythic
Mana cost
1 generic mana black mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Black
Artist
Mark Zug
Market price
$13.14
$13.14est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
4other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

This creature gets +1/+0 for each other Rat you control.

A deck can have any number of cards named Rat Colony.

For every five you see, there are fifty you don't.
Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardNot legal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperLegal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulNot legal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Rat Colony is a recurring card in the Magic: The Gathering card game, originally appearing in the Dominaria set in 2018. The Special Guests version, featuring the collector number 56, was released as part of a recurring series of reprints known for showcasing alternate, often stylized, artwork by guest artists. This specific card represents a design philosophy centered on 'relentless' mechanics, allowing players to include any number of copies in their deck to create a synergistic, swarm-based strategy.

The artwork for this particular printing was crafted by an artist selected to provide a distinct visual identity for the card, departing from the standard gothic or high-fantasy aesthetic typically found in the game. The card serves as both a functional utility piece for specific gameplay archetypes and a collectible curiosity for fans of alternate art. Its reception has been largely positive among players who appreciate the thematic cohesion between the card's aggressive mechanical ability and its unsettling, cohesive visual representation.

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About

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