Quick Answer

Rathi Fiend is a uncommon Creature — Phyrexian Horror Mercenary from NEM (NEM) costing {3}{B}. Current price: $0.2 USD. Legal in Commander.

Rathi Fiend MTG card

Rathi Fiend

Creature — Phyrexian Horror Mercenary

Card Text

When this creature enters, each player loses 3 life. {3}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 3 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle.

Card Stats

2/2 uncommon CMC: 4.0 NEM NEM 🎨 Mark Tedin

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.20
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.41
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$4.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.17
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Cardmarket
€2.91
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-08

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Predh Legal
Premodern Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rathi Fiend? Basics

Rathi Fiend is a Creature — Phyrexian Horror Mercenary card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, each player loses 3 life. {3}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 3 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

How much mana does Rathi Fiend cost to cast? Basics

Rathi Fiend has a mana cost of {3}{B}, which equals 4.0 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.

Rathi Fiend's mana cost of {3}{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.

Rathi Fiend has a mana value of 4.0. 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.

Rathi Fiend's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, each player loses 3 life. {3}, {T}: Search your library for a Mercenary permanent card with mana value 3 or less, put it onto the battlefield, then shuffle."

What is the current price of Rathi Fiend? Pricing

The current market price for Rathi Fiend is approximately $0.2 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.41 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.17 EUR.

Where can I buy Rathi Fiend? Pricing

You can purchase Rathi Fiend 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.

Rathi Fiend normal: $0.2 | foil: $0.41

Is Rathi Fiend legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Rathi Fiend in Standard is not available.

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

Is Rathi Fiend legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Rathi Fiend in Modern is not available.

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

Is Rathi Fiend legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Rathi Fiend 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 Rathi Fiend legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Rathi Fiend in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Rathi Fiend legal in Legacy? Legality

Rathi Fiend is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Rathi Fiend legal in Vintage? Legality

Rathi Fiend 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 Rathi Fiend legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Rathi Fiend 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 Rathi Fiend from? Details

This printing of Rathi Fiend is from NEM (NEM), with collector number 68.

Rathi Fiend may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Rathi Fiend's rarity? Details

Rathi Fiend is a uncommon card in NEM.

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

Who illustrated Rathi Fiend? Details

Rathi Fiend was illustrated by Mark Tedin.

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

What is Rathi Fiend's power and toughness? Details

Rathi Fiend is a 2/2 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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