The 2009 Magic: The Gathering Conflux foil card Rotting Rats (#51) is a Zombie Rat creature featuring Unearth mechanics for graveyard recursion.
Rotting Rats
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Conflux
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This foil version of the common rarity card features a Zombie Rat creature with a mana cost of one generic mana and one black mana. Designed by Dave Allsop, the card serves as a functional piece for collectors and players interested in the black color identity within the Magic trading card game. Rotting Rats is a two-mana-value creature that brings a unique strategic element to the table through its Unearth ability. When this creature enters the battlefield, it forces each player to discard a card, creating immediate board interaction. The Unearth mechanic allows players to return the card from their graveyard to the battlefield for a cost of one generic mana and one black mana. This return grants the creature haste, enabling it to attack or block immediately, but it must be exiled at the beginning of the next end step or if it leaves the battlefield in any other way. This mechanic adds a layer of tactical depth, allowing for surprise plays or temporary board presence without committing the card permanently. For collectors, the Conflux set represents a significant era in Magic history, and owning a foil version of a common card like Rotting Rats offers a distinct aesthetic appeal. The foil finish enhances the visual presentation of the card, making it a desirable item for those who appreciate the craftsmanship of older Magic releases. Whether you are building a collection of foil commons from the 2009 era or seeking specific cards for your Magic: The Gathering library, this product stands as a notable entry.
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Card Details
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Rotting Rats
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Dave Allsop
Card Stock
English
Foil
{1}{B}
Creature — Zombie Rat
1 / 1
B
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When this creature enters, each player discards a card. Unearth {1}{B} ({1}{B}: Return this card from your graveyard to the battlefield. It gains haste. Exile it at the beginning of the next end step or if it would leave the battlefield. Unearth only as a sorcery.)







