Quick Answer

Ruthless Radrat is a uncommon Creature — Rat Mutant from PIP (PIP) costing {1}{B}{B}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Commander.

Ruthless Radrat MTG card

Ruthless Radrat

Creature — Rat Mutant

Card Text

Squad—Exile four cards from your graveyard. (As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may pay its squad cost any number of times. When this creature enters, create that many tokens that are copies of it.) Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)

They'll make you miss the mole rats.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 3.0 PIP PIP 🎨 Bruno Biazotto
Menace Squad

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$0.08
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$0.68
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$0.35
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$0.49
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€0.15
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€0.70
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruthless Radrat? Basics

Ruthless Radrat is a Creature — Rat Mutant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Squad—Exile four cards from your graveyard. (As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may pay its squad cost any number of times. When this creature enters, create that many tokens that are copies of it.) Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

How much mana does Ruthless Radrat cost to cast? Basics

Ruthless Radrat has a mana cost of {1}{B}{B}, which equals 3.0 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.

Ruthless Radrat's mana cost of {1}{B}{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.

Ruthless Radrat has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Ruthless Radrat's current oracle text is: "Squad—Exile four cards from your graveyard. (As an additional cost to cast this spell, you may pay its squad cost any number of times. When this creature enters, create that many tokens that are copies of it.) Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)"

What is the current price of Ruthless Radrat? Pricing

The current market price for Ruthless Radrat is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.68 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Ruthless Radrat? Pricing

You can purchase Ruthless Radrat 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.

Ruthless Radrat normal: $0.08 | foil: $0.68

Is Ruthless Radrat legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Ruthless Radrat in Standard is not available.

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

Is Ruthless Radrat legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Ruthless Radrat in Modern is not available.

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

Is Ruthless Radrat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Ruthless Radrat 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 Ruthless Radrat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Ruthless Radrat in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Ruthless Radrat legal in Legacy? Legality

Ruthless Radrat is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Ruthless Radrat legal in Vintage? Legality

Ruthless Radrat 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 Ruthless Radrat legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Ruthless Radrat in Pauper is not available.

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 Ruthless Radrat from? Details

This printing of Ruthless Radrat is from PIP (PIP), with collector number 48.

Ruthless Radrat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Ruthless Radrat's rarity? Details

Ruthless Radrat is a uncommon card in PIP.

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

Who illustrated Ruthless Radrat? Details

Ruthless Radrat was illustrated by Bruno Biazotto.

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

What is Ruthless Radrat's power and toughness? Details

Ruthless Radrat is a 2/2 creature.

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

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