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==Description==
==Description==
The first card to bear the [[creature type]] Rat was <c>Plague Rats</c> in ''[[Alpha]]''. All Rats are [[black]], sometimes with [[red]] as second color. They are primarily associated with two types of effects:
The first card to bear the [[creature type]] Rat was <c>Plague Rats</c> in ''[[Alpha]]''. All Rats are [[black]], sometimes with [[red]] as the second color. They are primarily associated with two types of effects:
*Determining their own [[power]] and/or [[toughness]] based on the number of rats in play: <c>Swarm of Rats</c>, <c>Plague Rats</c>, <c>Pestilence Rats</c>, <c>Pack Rat</c>, <c>Relentless Rats</c>, ...<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/sketches-relentless-rats-2004-06-09|Sketches: Relentless Rats|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 09, 2004}}</ref>
*Determining their own [[power]] and/or [[toughness]] based on the number of rats in play: <c>Swarm of Rats</c>, <c>Plague Rats</c>, <c>Pestilence Rats</c>, <c>Pack Rat</c>, <c>Relentless Rats</c>, ...<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/sketches-relentless-rats-2004-06-09|Sketches: Relentless Rats|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 09, 2004}}</ref>
*One-shot discard effects, especially as enter-the-battlefield (after the original <c>Ravenous Rats</c>) or death triggers: <c>Drainpipe Vermin</c>, <c>Hellhole Rats</c>, <c>Rotting Rats</c>, <c>Chittering Rats</c>, <c>Sanity Gnawers</c>, ...
*One-shot discard effects, especially as enter-the-battlefield (after the original <c>Ravenous Rats</c>) or death triggers: <c>Drainpipe Vermin</c>, <c>Hellhole Rats</c>, <c>Rotting Rats</c>, <c>Chittering Rats</c>, <c>Sanity Gnawers</c>, ...
''[[Wilds of Eldraine]]'' was the first set to have Rat [[Typal|typal]] as a [[draft archetype]].<ref>{{DailyRef|making-magic/wilds-blue-yonder-part-2|Wilds Blue Yonder, Part 2|[[Mark Rosewater]]|September 18, 2023}}</ref>


==Types of Rats==
==Types of Rats==
===Bloomburrow===
Rats are one of the animalfolk of [[Bloomburrow (plane)|Bloomburrow]].
===Capenna===
Rats are numerous in the New Capenna metropolis streets (<c>Waste Management</c>...). [[Oskar]] enjoys their company.
===Dominaria===
===Dominaria===
Wharf Rats were found in port cities and other places in [[Golthonor]], like [[Balthesa]]. They were responsible for the death of [[Xarl]]’s sister [[Init]]. Other Rats hide in <c title="bogs">Bog Rats</c>, <c title="sewers">Sewer Rats</c> or <c title="crypts">Crypt Rats</c>. On [[Otaria]] they were known to prey on graves.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/rat-flavored-2002-06-13|Rat flavored|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 13, 2002}}</ref>
Wharf Rats were found in port cities and other places in [[Golthonor]], like [[Balthesa]]. They were responsible for the death of [[Xarl]]’s sister [[Init]]. Other Rats hide in <c title="bogs">Bog Rats</c>, <c title="sewers">Sewer Rats</c> or <c title="crypts">Crypt Rats</c>. On [[Otaria]] they were known to prey on graves.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/rat-flavored-2002-06-13|Rat flavored|[[Magic Arcana]]|June 13, 2002}}</ref>
===Eldraine===
Rats are not common in [[The Realm]] but live throughout [[The Wilds]].
[[Skitter|Lord Skitter]] was a large and intelligent demonic rat inhabiting the ancient dwarven ruins beneath [[Eldraine|Edgewall]]. He could speak, and he ruled over a horde of rats. After failing to invade Edgewall, his rats presumably devoured him, though no one knows for sure if he’s dead. Rats from his horde have now returned to normal.


===Kamigawa===
===Kamigawa===
====Nezumi====
'''Nezumi''' (nay-ZOO-mee;<ref name="Glossary 1">{{DailyRef|arcana/kamigawa-glossary-part-1-2004-09-14|A Kamigawa Glossary, Part 1|[[Magic Arcana]]|September 14, 2004}}</ref> <small>Kamigawan: nezumi-bito, lit. "ratfolk"</small>) are a race of anthropomorphic rats native to [[Kamigawa (plane)|Kamigawa]].<ref>[http://archive.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Article.aspx?x=magic/chk/horobi Gwendolyn Kestrel (September 15, 2004). "Security".  magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/nezumi-art-2004-10-25|Nezumi in Art|[[Magic Arcana]]|October 25, 2004}}</ref> They are a prodigious race; it is said that each nezumi has forty brothers.<ref name="ChampionsGuide">(2004). ''[https://archive.org/details/champions-of-kamigawa-players-guide-magic-the-gathering-2004 Champions of Kamigawa Player's Guide].'' [[Wizards of the Coast]].</ref> They live in the bogs of the [[Takenuma]] swamp and on the outskirts of human cities like [[Numai]] and [[Towashi]], sometimes raiding those cities for supplies or fun. Other races of Kamigawa ostracize and stereotype the nezumi, which results in them living in poverty and resenting the other races. They often have the [[Ninja]] [[creature class]]. Some Nezumi [[Shaman]]s use incantations to [[summon]] and [[control]] [[Insect]]s to swarm and distract their enemies.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/couple-misers-2005-07-05|A Couple of Misers|[[Magic Arcana]]|July 05, 2005}}</ref>
[[Image:nezumi_bone-reader.jpg|right|thumb|Nezumi Bone-Reader from ''[[Champions of Kamigawa]]'']]
 
Nezumi are a race of anthropomorphic rats native to [[Kamigawa (plane)|Kamigawa]].<ref>[http://archive.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Article.aspx?x=magic/chk/horobi Gwendolyn Kestrel (September 15, 2004). "Security".  magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast]</ref><ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/nezumi-art-2004-10-25|Nezumi in Art|[[Magic Arcana]]|October 25, 2004}}</ref> They live in the bogs of the [[Takenuma]] swamp and on the outskirts of human cities like [[Numai]] and [[Towashi]], sometimes raiding those cities for supplies or fun. Other races of Kamigawa ostracize and stereotype the nezumi, which results in them living in poverty and resenting the other races. They often have the [[Ninja]] [[creature class]]. Some Nezumi [[Shaman]]s use incantations to [[summon]] and [[control]] [[Insect]]s to swarm and distract their enemies.<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/couple-misers-2005-07-05|A Couple of Misers|[[Magic Arcana]]|July 05, 2005}}</ref>
==='''New Phyrexia'''===
The compleated rats of [[New Phyrexia (plane)|Phyrexia]] are generally [[toxic]] and [[Infect|infectious]].
 
Eventually, rats became so numerous that some began to eat each other, and their bones began to fuse. They became [[Karumonix]], who can sense and manipulate any rodents in Phyrexia.


===Rath===
===Rath===
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===Ravnica===
===Ravnica===
The sewers of the [[Undercity]] of [[Ravnica]] are infested by rabid ''Sewer Sirens''. They mesmerize their victims, urging them to pet their furry snout. They don't attack unless a hand is put in their mouth.<ref name="Testing">{{DailyRef|magic-story/testing-dark-waters-2018-10-17|Testing the Dark Waters|[[Nicky Drayden]]|October 17, 2018}}</ref>
The sewers of the [[Undercity]] of [[Ravnica]] are infested by rabid ''Sewer Sirens''. They mesmerize their victims, urging them to pet their furry snouts. They don't attack unless a hand is put in their mouth.<ref name="Testing">{{DailyRef|magic-story/testing-dark-waters-2018-10-17|Testing the Dark Waters|[[Nicky Drayden]]|October 17, 2018}}</ref>


==Notable Rats==
==Notable Rats==
{{columns-list|colwidth=15em|
'''Eldraine'''
*Lord [[Skitter]]
*[[Old Flitterfang]]
'''Kamigawa'''
'''Kamigawa'''
*[[Black-Nose]], [[Ninja]]
*[[Ashcoat]]
*[[Black-Nose]]
*[[Greasefang]]
*[[Greasefang]]
*[[Ink-Eyes]], a female [[Ninja]], serving the dark forces on Kamigawa.<ref>[http://archive.wizards.com/Magic/TCG/Article.aspx?x=magic/bok/inkeyes Jay Moldenhauer-Salazar (January 05, 2005), "A Servant’s Mission", magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast]</ref>
*[[Ink-Eyes]]
*[[Marrow-Gnawer]], a gang leader
*[[Marrow-Gnawer]]
*<c title="Nighteyes">Nighteyes the Desecrator</c>, an infamous [[necromancer]].<ref>{{DailyRef|arcana/stir-grave-scene-2005-05-10|Stir the Grave scene|[[Magic Arcana]]| May 10, 2005}}</ref>
*<c title="Nighteyes">Nighteyes the Desecrator</c>
*[[Nashi]], [[Tamiyo]]'s adopted son.
*[[Nashi]]
 
'''New Phyrexia'''
*[[Karumonix]]
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*<c>Karumonix, the Rat King</c> is a Rat [[Lord]].
*<c>Dirty Wererat</c> is a [[Human]] Rat.
*<c>Dirty Wererat</c> is a [[Human]] Rat.
*<c>Rotting Rats</c> and <c>Gutter Skulk</c> are [[Zombie]] Rats.
*<c>Rotting Rats</c> and <c>Gutter Skulk</c> are [[Zombie]] Rats.
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:nezumi_bone-reader.jpg|Nezumi Bone-Reader from ''[[Champions of Kamigawa]]''
File:Nezumi.jpg|Nezumi in the ''[[Neon Dynasty]]'' world guide.
File:Nezumi.jpg|Nezumi in the ''[[Neon Dynasty]]'' world guide.
File:NezumiConcept.jpg|Nezumi concept.
File:NezumiModel3.jpg|Nezumi model.
File:NezumiConcept2.jpg|Nezumi 3D model.
File:NezumiModel.png|Nezumi 3D model.
File:NezumiModel4.jpg|Nezumi reckoner in the [[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]] trailer.
File:CyberbikeModel.jpg|3D model of a [[Kamigawa]]n nezumi cyberbike.
File:CyberbikeModel2.jpg|3D model of a [[Kamigawa]]n nezumi cyberbike.
File:CyberbikeModel3.jpg|3D model of a [[Kamigawa]]n nezumi cyberbike.
File:NezumiModel2.png|Nezumi and cyberbike 3D model.
File:NezumiModel5.png|Nezumi reckoner in the [[Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty]] trailer.
File:Karumonix, the Rat King.jpg|Karumonix, the Rat King
</gallery>
</gallery>


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For other uses, see Rat (disambiguation).
Rat
Creature Type
(Subtype for creature/kindred cards)
Beeble Scale 3[1]
Statistics
86 cards
{B} 90.7% {U/B} 2.3% {B/R} 3.5% {W/B} 2.3% {M} 1.2%
14 Rat creation cards
{B} 71.4% {R} 14.3% {G} 7.1% {W/U} 7.1%
as of Modern Horizons III
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type:"Rat"

Rats are small, omnivorous rodents belonging to the genus Rattus. These common and prolific creatures can be found in many planes, and are often plague - and disease carriers (Pestilence Rats, Diseased Vermin). Rats often appear in large numbers.

Description

The first card to bear the creature type Rat was Plague Rats in Alpha. All Rats are black, sometimes with red as the second color. They are primarily associated with two types of effects:

Wilds of Eldraine was the first set to have Rat typal as a draft archetype.[3]

Types of Rats

Bloomburrow

Rats are one of the animalfolk of Bloomburrow.

Capenna

Rats are numerous in the New Capenna metropolis streets (Waste Management...). Oskar enjoys their company.

Dominaria

Wharf Rats were found in port cities and other places in Golthonor, like Balthesa. They were responsible for the death of Xarl’s sister Init. Other Rats hide in bogs, sewers or crypts. On Otaria they were known to prey on graves.[4]

Eldraine

Rats are not common in The Realm but live throughout The Wilds.

Lord Skitter was a large and intelligent demonic rat inhabiting the ancient dwarven ruins beneath Edgewall. He could speak, and he ruled over a horde of rats. After failing to invade Edgewall, his rats presumably devoured him, though no one knows for sure if he’s dead. Rats from his horde have now returned to normal.

Kamigawa

Nezumi (nay-ZOO-mee;[5] Kamigawan: nezumi-bito, lit. "ratfolk") are a race of anthropomorphic rats native to Kamigawa.[6][7] They are a prodigious race; it is said that each nezumi has forty brothers.[8] They live in the bogs of the Takenuma swamp and on the outskirts of human cities like Numai and Towashi, sometimes raiding those cities for supplies or fun. Other races of Kamigawa ostracize and stereotype the nezumi, which results in them living in poverty and resenting the other races. They often have the Ninja creature class. Some Nezumi Shamans use incantations to summon and control Insects to swarm and distract their enemies.[9]

New Phyrexia

The compleated rats of Phyrexia are generally toxic and infectious.

Eventually, rats became so numerous that some began to eat each other, and their bones began to fuse. They became Karumonix, who can sense and manipulate any rodents in Phyrexia.

Rath

The dungeons of Volrath were infested with Rabid Rats. The Oracle en-Vec used the Rats of Rath in the scrutiny of entrails.

Ravnica

The sewers of the Undercity of Ravnica are infested by rabid Sewer Sirens. They mesmerize their victims, urging them to pet their furry snouts. They don't attack unless a hand is put in their mouth.[10]

Notable Rats

Eldraine

Kamigawa

New Phyrexia

Trivia

Tokens

Token Name Color Type Line P/T Text Box Source Printings
Rat Black Creature — Rat 1/1
Black Creature — Rat 1/1 Deathtouch
Black Creature — Rat 1/1 Lifelink
Black Creature — Rat 1/1 This creature can't block.
Rat Rogue Black Creature — Rat Rogue 1/1
Pack Rat Black Creature — Rat */* Pack Rat's power and toughness are each equal to the number of Rats you control.
{2}{B}, Discard a card: Put a token onto the battlefield that's a copy of Pack Rat.

Gallery

See also

References

  1. ↑ Mark Rosewater (March 2, 2019). "Where are the rats on the Beeble Scale?". Blogatog. Tumblr.
  2. ↑ Magic Arcana (June 09, 2004). "Sketches: Relentless Rats". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  3. ↑ Mark Rosewater (September 18, 2023). "Wilds Blue Yonder, Part 2". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  4. ↑ Magic Arcana (June 13, 2002). "Rat flavored". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  5. ↑ Magic Arcana (September 14, 2004). "A Kamigawa Glossary, Part 1". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  6. ↑ Gwendolyn Kestrel (September 15, 2004). "Security". magicthegathering.com, Wizards of the Coast
  7. ↑ Magic Arcana (October 25, 2004). "Nezumi in Art". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  8. ↑ (2004). Champions of Kamigawa Player's Guide. Wizards of the Coast.
  9. ↑ Magic Arcana (July 05, 2005). "A Couple of Misers". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
  10. ↑ Nicky Drayden (October 17, 2018). "Testing the Dark Waters". magicthegathering.com. Wizards of the Coast.
 
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