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Stronghold Rats
PLST · The List #FUT-79 · Uncommon · released 2026-11-09
{2}{B}
Creature — Rat
Shadow (This creature can block or be blocked by only creatures with shadow.)
Whenever this creature deals combat damage to a player, each player discards a card.
In the stronghold's dungeons, the shadows hide in the vermin.
Stronghold Rats is an uncommon black creature from The List (2026). It has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2007 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.54 to $9.86 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
Format legality
Where you can play Stronghold Rats in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (3)
Prices range from $0.54 to $9.86 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Time Spiral Remastered at $0.54.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Sight | 79 | Uncommon | $2.25 | $9.86 |
| Time Spiral Remastered | 142 | Uncommon | $0.54 | $2.11 |
| The List This page | FUT-79 | Uncommon | — | — |
More from The List
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2021-03-19While resolving the triggered ability of Stronghold Rats, each player chooses a card in hand without revealing it, then all of the cards are discarded at the same time.
- 2021-03-19Once a creature has been blocked, that creature remains blocked and will deal and be dealt combat damage even if it gains or loses shadow or if the blocking creature gains or loses shadow.
- 2021-03-19If an attacking creature has multiple evasion abilities, such as shadow and flying, a creature can block it only if that creature satisfies all of the appropriate evasion abilities.
- 2021-03-19Multiple instances of shadow on the same creature are redundant.
Frequently asked questions
Is Stronghold Rats legal in Commander?
Yes — Stronghold Rats is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Stronghold Rats legal in?
Stronghold Rats is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Stronghold Rats been printed?
Stronghold Rats has been printed 3 times across 3 sets, from 2007 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Stronghold Rats?
The cheapest printing is Time Spiral Remastered (#142) at about $0.54.
Who illustrated Stronghold Rats?
This printing of Stronghold Rats was illustrated by Brandon Kitkouski.