Magic: The Gathering

Swarm of Rats

Hachette UK 14 • uncommon

Set: Hachette UK
Collector number: 14
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 1 generic mana black mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Black
Artist: Kev Walker

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Lore

Why it matters

This card from the Hachette UK set holds an uncommon rarity, making it a distinct inclusion for those building a themed collection. Its presence on the table reflects the classic strategy of utilizing numerous low-power units to overwhelm an opponent through sheer numbers.

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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*

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Swarm of Rats card, identified as number 14 in the Hachette UK Magic: The Gathering collection, was released as part of a recurring educational and collectible magazine series. This series was designed to introduce newcomers to the strategic depth of the game by bundling themed decks and instructional materials with bi-weekly print issues, allowing hobbyists to build a comprehensive set through a structured subscription model.

The artwork for the card features a quintessential dark fantasy aesthetic, emphasizing the overwhelming, chaotic nature of a plague of vermin. As a reprint within the Hachette distribution, the design maintains the functional visual language established in earlier Magic sets, intended to provide players with accessible, standardized game pieces that were easy to identify and integrate into entry-level casual play.

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