Quick Answer

Lab Rats is a common Sorcery from STH (STH) costing {B}. Current price: $0.27 USD. Legal in Commander.

Lab Rats MTG card

Lab Rats

Sorcery

Card Text

Buyback {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Create a 1/1 black Rat creature token.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 STH STH 🎨 DiTerlizzi
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Market Prices

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$0.27
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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€0.21
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

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 Lab Rats? Basics

Lab Rats is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Buyback {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Create a 1/1 black Rat creature token."

How much mana does Lab Rats cost to cast? Basics

Lab 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.

Lab 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.

Lab 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.

Lab Rats's current oracle text is: "Buyback {4} (You may pay an additional {4} as you cast this spell. If you do, put this card into your hand as it resolves.) Create a 1/1 black Rat creature token."

What is the current price of Lab Rats? Pricing

The current market price for Lab Rats is approximately $0.27 USD on TCGPlayer.

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

Where can I buy Lab Rats? Pricing

You can purchase Lab 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 Lab Rats legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Lab Rats legal in Modern? Legality

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

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

Is Lab Rats legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Lab 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 Lab Rats legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Lab Rats legal in Legacy? Legality

Lab Rats is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Lab Rats legal in Vintage? Legality

Lab 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 Lab Rats legal in Pauper? Legality

Lab 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 Lab Rats from? Details

This printing of Lab Rats is from STH (STH), with collector number 61.

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

What is Lab Rats's rarity? Details

Lab Rats is a common card in STH.

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

Who illustrated Lab Rats? Details

Lab Rats was illustrated by DiTerlizzi.

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

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