
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Foil carries a significant premium, typical of casual/collector demand.
About This Card
Swarm of Rats is an uncommon creature from Eighth Edition. Currently $2.42 ($9.98 foil).
Released July 2003 as part of Eighth Edition (core set). Click through to Eighth Edition for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Foil commands a 4.1x premium ($9.98), suggesting strong collector demand beyond competitive play.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swarm of Rats a good MTG investment?
Swarm of Rats is a uncommon from Eighth Edition currently at $2.42. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of Swarm of Rats?
Swarm of Rats from Eighth Edition is currently $2.42 for nonfoil and $9.98 for foil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is Swarm of Rats's mana cost?
Swarm of Rats's mana cost (casting cost) is 1B ({1}{B}). See Swarm of Rats's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy Swarm of Rats?
At $2.42, Swarm of Rats is a uncommon with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for Swarm of Rats?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is Swarm of Rats good in Commander (EDH)?
Swarm of Rats is ranked #8824 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is Swarm of Rats legal in?
Swarm of Rats is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Is Swarm of Rats going up or down?
At $2.42, daily moves for Swarm of Rats are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Its foil carries a 4.1x premium at $9.98, a separate signal worth watching. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this uncommon creature; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is Swarm of Rats worth buying?
Swarm of Rats is currently priced at $2.42. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
Swarm of Rats reprint risk
Swarm of Rats can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
Swarm of Rats price history
SpellBook has tracked Swarm of Rats since its 2003 release in Eighth Edition across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #8824 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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