Swarm of Rats
Hachette UK 27 • uncommon
- Set
- Hachette UK
- Collector number
- 27
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Kev Walker
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
The Swarm of Rats card, identified as number 27 in the Hachette UK Magic: The Gathering collection, was released as part of a recurring partwork magazine series designed to introduce new players to the game. These collections typically included a curated selection of cards from various sets, bound with instructional booklets intended to teach mechanics and card synergy in an accessible, hobbyist-friendly format.
The card itself features iconic illustration by Quinton Hoover, an artist whose work defined much of the aesthetic of early Magic: The Gathering. Hoover’s design for the swarm conveys a sense of overwhelming, chaotic motion through detailed line work and a dark, moody palette. The card has long been a favorite among players for its flavor and its role in swarm-based deck archetypes, remaining a classic representation of the game's original artistic direction.
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