Thriving Rats
Kaladesh 102 • common
- Set
- Kaladesh
- Collector number
- 102
- Rarity
- Common
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black
- Artist
- Tom Babbey
- Market price
- $0.11
What it does
When this creature enters, you get E symbol E symbol (two energy counters).
Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay E symbol E symbol. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on it.
In Ghirapur, even the lowliest residents live in lavish surroundings.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperLegal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Thriving Rats was released in 2016 as part of the Kaladesh expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in the steampunk-inspired plane of Kaladesh, the card reflects the industrial aesthetic of the world, specifically the ingenuity and resourcefulness required to survive in its urban centers. Mechanically, the card was designed to demonstrate the set's energy mechanic, allowing players to build momentum as the game progresses, which mirrors the theme of rapid innovation central to the narrative of the block.
The artwork was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, who rendered the creature with a focus on the brass-heavy, gadget-laden art style characteristic of the set. Upon its debut, the card was noted by players for its utility in limited-format gameplay, where its ability to grow stronger over time provided a reliable early-game threat. It remains a recognizable example of the common-rarity cards that define the thematic consistency and mechanical depth of the Kaladesh block.
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