Swarm of Rats
Ninth Edition 166★ • uncommon
- Set
- Ninth Edition
- Collector number
- 166★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Swarm of Rats's power is equal to the number of Rats you control.
"Rats, rats, rats! Hundreds, thousands, millions of them, and every one a life."— Bram Stoker, *Dracula*
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Swarm of Rats originated in the Ninth Edition core set of Magic: The Gathering, released in 2005. As a core set, Ninth Edition served as a bridge for players, featuring a curated selection of cards from the game's expansive history, aimed at standardizing mechanics and providing accessible options for newer players. The inclusion of this card contributed to a long-standing thematic tradition of rat-based cards in Magic, which often focus on swarm mechanics and synergy.
The artwork for this specific printing was executed by Kev Walker, a prominent fantasy illustrator known for his distinct, gritty style that defined much of Magic's aesthetic during the early to mid-2000s. Walker sought to emphasize the chaotic and overwhelming nature of a vermin plague, utilizing harsh lighting and dynamic compositions to create a sense of movement. Upon release, the card was well-received by fans of the game's creature-tribal archetypes for its flavor and mechanical consistency.
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