Quick Answer

Thriving Rats is a common Creature — Rat from KLD (KLD) costing {1}{B}. Current price: $0.1 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Thriving Rats MTG card

Thriving Rats

Creature — Rat

Card Text

When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on it.

In Ghirapur, even the lowliest residents live in lavish surroundings.

Card Stats

1/2 common CMC: 2.0 KLD KLD 🎨 Tom Babbey

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.10
Normal
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TCGPlayer
$0.23
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.09
Normal
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Cardmarket
€0.17
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thriving Rats? Basics

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

Its ability reads: "When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

How much mana does Thriving Rats cost to cast? Basics

Thriving Rats 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.

Thriving Rats'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.

Thriving Rats 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.

Thriving Rats's current oracle text is: "When this creature enters, you get {E}{E} (two energy counters). Whenever this creature attacks, you may pay {E}{E}. If you do, put a +1/+1 counter on it."

What is the current price of Thriving Rats? Pricing

The current market price for Thriving Rats is approximately $0.1 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.23 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Thriving Rats? Pricing

You can purchase Thriving 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.

Thriving Rats normal: $0.1 | foil: $0.23

Is Thriving Rats legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Thriving Rats legal in Modern? Legality

Thriving Rats is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Thriving Rats legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Thriving 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 Thriving Rats legal in Pioneer? Legality

Thriving Rats is Legal in Pioneer format.

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

Is Thriving Rats legal in Legacy? Legality

Thriving Rats is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Thriving Rats legal in Vintage? Legality

Thriving 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 Thriving Rats legal in Pauper? Legality

Thriving 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 Thriving Rats from? Details

This printing of Thriving Rats is from KLD (KLD), with collector number 102.

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

What is Thriving Rats's rarity? Details

Thriving Rats is a common card in KLD.

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

Who illustrated Thriving Rats? Details

Thriving Rats was illustrated by Tom Babbey.

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

What is Thriving Rats's power and toughness? Details

Thriving Rats is a 1/2 creature.

Power (1) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (2) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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