Wave of Rats
Wave of Rats Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Wave of Rats is $3.01 (NCC #41), and the most expensive is $12.29 (PNCC #41p, Promo Pack, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.01, down 1.6% over 7 days, down 0.3% over 30 days, up 4.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.18 (2024).
Wave of Rats Printings & Prices
Wave of Rats has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including extended art and promo pack treatments.
Sell Wave of Rats: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $10.00 cash for PNCC #41p (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PNCC #41p | Foil | $10.00 | $19.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #41 | Nonfoil | $2.25 | $4.99 | 55% |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #142 | Nonfoil | $1.35 | $4.49 | 70% |
Wave of Rats Rules Text & Legality
Trample
When this creature dies, if it dealt combat damage to a player this turn, return it to the battlefield under its owner's control.
Blitz {4}{B} (If you cast this spell for its blitz cost, it gains haste and "When this creature dies, draw a card." Sacrifice it at the beginning of the next end step.)
Wave of Rats is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Wave of Rats Rulings
- Apr 29, 2022 If a creature enters the battlefield as a copy of or becomes a copy of a creature whose blitz cost was paid, the copy won't have haste, won't be sacrificed, and its controller won't draw a card when it dies.
- Apr 29, 2022 If you choose to pay the blitz cost rather than the mana cost, you're still casting the spell. It goes on the stack and can be responded to and countered. You can cast a creature spell for its blitz cost only if you could cast that creature spell. Most of the time, this means during your main phase when the stack is empty.
- Apr 29, 2022 If you pay the blitz cost to cast a creature spell, that permanent will be sacrificed only if it's still on the battlefield when that triggered ability resolves. If it dies or goes to another zone before then, it will stay where it is.
- Apr 29, 2022 The triggered ability that lets its controller draw a card triggers when it dies for any reason, not just when you sacrifice it during the end step.
- Apr 29, 2022 You don't have to attack with the creature with blitz unless another ability says you do.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Wave of Rats has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNCC #41p | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| NCC #142 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Extended Art |
| NCC #41 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
PNCC #41p 
NCC #142 Wave of Rats in Commander
Wave of Rats is the #9,164 most-played card on EDHREC, down 217 places over the last 30 days.
Wave of Rats FAQ
How much is Wave of Rats worth?
Wave of Rats is worth about $3.01 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $3.01 to $12.29 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Wave of Rats legal in Commander?
Yes — Wave of Rats is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Wave of Rats been reprinted?
Yes — Wave of Rats has been reprinted 3 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Wave of Rats cheap?
Wave of Rats trades at about $3.01 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,164 on EDHREC).