The 2024 Mystery Booster 2 release features the Rat Colony card, a Common creature designed with a powerful scaling mechanic for Rat tribal strategies.
Rat Colony
2024 • Magic: The Gathering • Mystery Booster 2
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Description
Illustrated by Suzanne Helmigh, this card serves as a foundational piece for collectors focusing on the Rat subtype and the experimental nature of the Mystery Booster format. Rat Colony is a two-mana Creature — Rat with a power and toughness of 2/1. Its primary appeal lies in its unique ability: the creature gains +1/+0 for each other Rat you control. This scaling mechanic makes it increasingly powerful as the board state evolves, rewarding players who build decks centered around the Rat tribe. Unlike traditional limited-edition sets, the Mystery Booster series offers a curated selection of cards from various Magic history periods, making each card a unique addition to a collector's portfolio. Beyond its gameplay utility, Rat Colony holds significance for its unrestricted deck-building rule. Collectors and players alike appreciate that a deck can include any number of copies of this card, removing the standard four-card limit and allowing for more aggressive tribal synergies. This flexibility enhances its value for both competitive play and casual experimentation. For collectors, the MB2 set represents a distinct era of Magic design, blending nostalgia with innovative mechanics. Rat Colony, with its straightforward yet potent effect, stands out as a key component for those interested in the evolutionary path of Rat tribal decks. Its presence in Mystery Booster 2 highlights the ongoing creativity within the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, offering a tangible connection to the game's rich history and future possibilities.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Rat Colony
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
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Common
Suzanne Helmigh
Card Stock
English
{1}{B}
Creature — Rat
2 / 1
B
Card Text
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This creature gets +1/+0 for each other Rat you control. A deck can have any number of cards named Rat Colony.
Wreckage from the Phyrexian Invasion provided the rats with a seemingly unlimited number of breeding grounds.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mana cost for Rat Colony in Mystery Booster 2?
Rat Colony has a mana cost of {1}{B}, requiring one generic mana and one black mana to cast. It is a Creature — Rat with a mana value of 2.
Can I include multiple copies of Rat Colony in my deck?
Yes, Rat Colony features a unique rule that allows a deck to contain any number of cards named Rat Colony, bypassing the standard four-card limit.
What is the unique ability of the Rat Colony card?
Rat Colony gets +1/+0 for each other Rat you control on the battlefield, making it a scalable threat in Rat tribal strategies.
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