Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem
Wilds of Eldraine 144 • common
- Set
- Wilds of Eldraine
- Collector number
- 144
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana red mana // 2 generic mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Red
- Artist
- Michele Giorgi
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
During your turn, this creature has first strike.
"Where do they keep coming from?!"
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Ratcatcher Trainee, along with its adventure spell Pest Problem, was released in the 2023 Magic: The Gathering set Wilds of Eldraine. This set revisited the plane of Eldraine, a world heavily influenced by classic fairy tales and Arthurian legend, reimagining these tropes with a darker, more whimsical aesthetic. The card reflects this design philosophy by blending the visual language of Grimm-inspired folklore with the mechanics of the game's adventure cycle, which allows players to utilize a spell before casting the associated creature.
The card was illustrated by artist Campbell White, whose work frequently leans into high-fantasy environments. For this piece, the design focuses on the chaotic interaction between the trainee and the vermin of the realm, utilizing a color palette and character posture that emphasizes the frenetic energy of a pest control job gone wrong. Upon its release, it was noted primarily as a functional utility card within the Limited environment, valued for its ability to generate multiple creature tokens to clog the board or support sacrifice-themed strategies.
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