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Swarm of Rats
9ED · Ninth Edition #166★ · Uncommon · released 2005-07-29
{1}{B}
Creature — Rat
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*
Swarm of Rats is an uncommon black creature from Ninth Edition (2005). It has been printed 12 times across 6 sets, from 1998 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.66 to $12.49 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
USD Foil$5.03
Format legality
Where you can play Swarm of Rats in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperLegal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (12)
Prices range from $0.66 to $12.49 across finishes. Cheapest printing: The List at $0.66.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portal Second Age | 89 | Common | $2.24 | — |
| Eighth Edition | 167★ | Uncommon | — | $12.49 |
| Eighth Edition | 167 | Uncommon | $2.24 | — |
| Ninth Edition This page | 166★ | Uncommon | — | $5.03 |
| Ninth Edition | 166 | Uncommon | $3.22 | — |
| Salvat 2005 | A27 | Uncommon | $8.99 | — |
| Salvat 2005 | A14 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Salvat 2005 | A2 | Uncommon | $8.99 | — |
| Hachette UK | 27 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Hachette UK | 14 | Uncommon | — | — |
| Hachette UK | 2 | Uncommon | — | — |
| The List | P02-89 | Common | $0.66 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Swarm of Rats legal in Commander?
Yes — Swarm of Rats is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Swarm of Rats legal in?
Swarm of Rats is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Pauper and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Swarm of Rats been printed?
Swarm of Rats has been printed 12 times across 6 sets, from 1998 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Swarm of Rats?
The cheapest printing is The List (#P02-89) at about $0.66.
Who illustrated Swarm of Rats?
This printing of Swarm of Rats was illustrated by Kev Walker.