Quick Answer

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is a common Creature — Human Peasant from WOE (WOE) costing {1}{R}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem MTG card

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem

Creature — Human Peasant

Card Text

During your turn, this creature has first strike.

"Where do they keep coming from?!"

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 WOE WOE 🎨 Michele Giorgi

What kind of card is this?

Use these role hubs to find similar staples, upgrades, and answers.

Roles are still being computed for this card.

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.08
Normal
Buy
TCGPlayer
$0.12
Foil
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.35
Normal
Buy
Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
Buy
Cardmarket
€0.19
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

Similar Cards

Other Printings (2 total)

Community Stats

-
Decks Using This Card
-
Comments

Often Played With

Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem? Basics

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is a Creature — Human Peasant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "During your turn, this creature has first strike."

How much mana does Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem cost to cast? Basics

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem has a mana cost of {1}{R}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem's mana cost of {1}{R} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem's current oracle text is: "During your turn, this creature has first strike."

What is the current price of Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem? Pricing

The current market price for Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.12 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem? Pricing

You can purchase Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.12

Is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem legal in Standard? Legality

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem legal in Modern? Legality

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem legal in Pioneer? Legality

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem legal in Legacy? Legality

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem legal in Vintage? Legality

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem legal in Pauper? Legality

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem from? Details

This printing of Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is from WOE (WOE), with collector number 144.

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem's rarity? Details

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is a common card in WOE.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem? Details

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem was illustrated by Michele Giorgi.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem's power and toughness? Details

Ratcatcher Trainee // Pest Problem is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

💬 Card Discussion

Log in to leave a comment

Loading comments...

Want to build a deck with this card?

Sign up or log in to start deck building

Log In to Build Decks