Quick Answer

Rats of Rath is a common Creature — Rat from TMP (TMP) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.19 USD. Legal in Commander.

Rats of Rath MTG card

Rats of Rath

Creature — Rat

Card Text

{B}: Destroy target artifact, creature, or land you control.

"These creatures offer new challenges in the scrutiny of entrails." —Oracle *en*-Vec

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 2.0 TMP TMP 🎨 John Matson

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$0.19
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rats of Rath? Basics

Rats of Rath is a Creature — Rat card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "{B}: Destroy target artifact, creature, or land you control."

How much mana does Rats of Rath cost to cast? Basics

Rats of Rath has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B 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.

Rats of Rath's mana cost of {1}{B} 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.

Rats of Rath 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.

Rats of Rath's current oracle text is: "{B}: Destroy target artifact, creature, or land you control."

What is the current price of Rats of Rath? Pricing

The current market price for Rats of Rath is approximately $0.19 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.21 EUR.

Where can I buy Rats of Rath? Pricing

You can purchase Rats of Rath 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.

Is Rats of Rath legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rats of Rath in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rats of Rath legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Rats of Rath in Modern is not available.

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

Is Rats of Rath legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rats of Rath 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 Rats of Rath legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rats of Rath in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rats of Rath legal in Legacy? Legality

Rats of Rath is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rats of Rath legal in Vintage? Legality

Rats of Rath 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 Rats of Rath legal in Pauper? Legality

Rats of Rath 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 Rats of Rath from? Details

This printing of Rats of Rath is from TMP (TMP), with collector number 150.

Rats of Rath may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rats of Rath's rarity? Details

Rats of Rath is a common card in TMP.

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

Who illustrated Rats of Rath? Details

Rats of Rath was illustrated by John Matson.

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

What is Rats of Rath's power and toughness? Details

Rats of Rath 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.

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