Quick Answer

Pack Rat is a rare Creature — Rat from HA2 (HA2) costing {1}{B}. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Pack Rat MTG card

Pack Rat

Creature — Rat

Card Text

Pack Rat's power and toughness are each equal to the number of Rats you control. {2}{B}, Discard a card: Create a token that's a copy of this creature.

Card Stats

*/* rare CMC: 2.0 HA2 HA2 🎨 Kev Walker

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (7 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pack Rat? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "Pack Rat's power and toughness are each equal to the number of Rats you control. {2}{B}, Discard a card: Create a token that's a copy of this creature."

How much mana does Pack Rat cost to cast? Basics

Pack Rat has a mana cost of {1}{B}, which equals 2.0 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.

Pack Rat's mana cost of {1}{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.

Pack Rat has a mana value of 2.0. 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.

Pack Rat's current oracle text is: "Pack Rat's power and toughness are each equal to the number of Rats you control. {2}{B}, Discard a card: Create a token that's a copy of this creature."

What is the current price of Pack Rat? Pricing

Price data for Pack Rat is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Pack Rat? Pricing

You can purchase Pack Rat 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 Pack Rat legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Pack Rat in Standard is not available.

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

Is Pack Rat legal in Modern? Legality

Pack Rat is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Pack Rat legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Pack Rat 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 Pack Rat legal in Pioneer? Legality

Pack Rat is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Pack Rat legal in Legacy? Legality

Pack Rat is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Pack Rat legal in Vintage? Legality

Pack Rat 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 Pack Rat legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Pack Rat 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 Pack Rat from? Details

This printing of Pack Rat is from HA2 (HA2), with collector number 8.

Pack Rat may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Pack Rat's rarity? Details

Pack Rat is a rare card in HA2.

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

Who illustrated Pack Rat? Details

Pack Rat was illustrated by Kev Walker.

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

What is Pack Rat's power and toughness? Details

Pack Rat is a */* creature.

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

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