Quick Answer

Carrion Rats is a common Creature — Rat from PHUK (PHUK) costing {B}. Legal in Commander.

Carrion Rats MTG card

Carrion Rats

Creature — Rat

Card Text

Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, any player may exile a card from their graveyard. If a player does, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn.

"Just what I need—more competition." —Cabal grave robber

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 1.0 PHUK PHUK 🎨 Edward P. Beard, Jr.

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 (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carrion Rats? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, any player may exile a card from their graveyard. If a player does, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn."

How much mana does Carrion Rats cost to cast? Basics

Carrion Rats has a mana cost of {B}, which equals 1.0 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.

Carrion Rats's mana cost of {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.

Carrion Rats has a mana value of 1.0. 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.

Carrion Rats's current oracle text is: "Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, any player may exile a card from their graveyard. If a player does, this creature assigns no combat damage this turn."

What is the current price of Carrion Rats? Pricing

Price data for Carrion Rats is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Carrion Rats? Pricing

You can purchase Carrion Rats 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 Carrion Rats legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Carrion Rats in Standard is not available.

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

Is Carrion Rats legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Carrion Rats in Modern is not available.

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

Is Carrion Rats legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Carrion Rats 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 Carrion Rats legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Carrion Rats in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Carrion Rats legal in Legacy? Legality

Carrion Rats is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Carrion Rats legal in Vintage? Legality

Carrion Rats 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 Carrion Rats legal in Pauper? Legality

Carrion Rats 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 Carrion Rats from? Details

This printing of Carrion Rats is from PHUK (PHUK), with collector number 40.

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

What is Carrion Rats's rarity? Details

Carrion Rats is a common card in PHUK.

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

Who illustrated Carrion Rats? Details

Carrion Rats was illustrated by Edward P. Beard, Jr..

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

What is Carrion Rats's power and toughness? Details

Carrion Rats 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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