Swarm of Rats
Swarm of Rats Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Swarm of Rats is $0.87 (PLST #P02-89), and the most expensive is $11.82 (8ED #167★, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.87, down 2.3% over 7 days, down 10.3% over 30 days, down 23.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $3.61 (2024).
Swarm of Rats Printings & Prices
Swarm of Rats has 9 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Swarm of Rats: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.30 cash for 9ED #166; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 53% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | 9ED #166 | Nonfoil | $1.30 | $2.79 | 53% |
| CoolStuffInc | 8ED #167 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | 8ED #167 | Nonfoil | $0.80 | $2.29 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | P02 #89 | Nonfoil | $0.45 | $2.79 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #P02-89 | Nonfoil | $0.40 | $1.99 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | 9ED #166 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | — | — |
Swarm of Rats Rules Text & Legality
Swarm of Rats's power is equal to the number of Rats you control.
Swarm of Rats is legal in Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper, and not legal in Standard and Pioneer.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Swarm of Rats has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #P02-89 | 2022-04-29 | Common | Standard |
| PHUK #27 | 2006-01-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PHUK #14 | 2006-01-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| PHUK #2 | 2006-01-01 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #166★ | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 9ED #166 | 2005-07-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #167 | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| 8ED #167★ | 2003-07-28 | Uncommon | Standard |
| P02 #89 | 1998-06-24 | Common | Standard |
PLST #P02-89 
PHUK #27 
9ED #166★ 
8ED #167 
P02 #89 Swarm of Rats in Commander
Swarm of Rats is the #8,915 most-played card on EDHREC, down 77 places over the last 30 days.
Swarm of Rats FAQ
How much is Swarm of Rats worth?
Swarm of Rats is worth about $0.87 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.87 to $11.82 across 9 tracked printings.
Is Swarm of Rats legal in Commander?
Yes — Swarm of Rats is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern, Legacy and Pauper.
Has Swarm of Rats been reprinted?
Yes — Swarm of Rats has been reprinted 9 times, with 9 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Swarm of Rats cheap?
Swarm of Rats trades at about $0.87 — 9 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,915 on EDHREC).