This product features the 2012 Magic: The Gathering Drainpipe Vermin card, card number 66 from the Return to Ravnica expansion. It is a Common rarity Creature — Rat with a unique discard effect.
Drainpipe Vermin
2012 • Magic: The Gathering • Return to Ravnica
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Description
The Drainpipe Vermin card from the 2012 Return to Ravnica expansion offers a distinct gameplay experience for Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts. As card number 66 in the set, this Common rarity creature embodies the gritty, urban atmosphere that defined Ravnica’s guild politics. The card features artwork by Trevor Claxton, bringing the creature to life for collectors who appreciate the visual storytelling inherent in the game. Mechanically, Drainpipe Vermin serves as a versatile one-mana option. As a 1/1 Rat, it enters the battlefield efficiently, allowing players to maintain board presence without sacrificing early resources. Its true value lies in its death trigger: when the creature leaves play, you may pay one black mana to force a target opponent to discard a card. This ability provides a subtle yet effective form of card disadvantage for opponents, making it a staple in decks focused on black mana strategies. Collectors often seek out cards like Drainpipe Vermin to complete their Return to Ravnica base sets. The card’s straightforward rules text and iconic rat subtype make it a recognizable piece for any Magic fan’s library. Whether you are building a themed deck or simply appreciate the intricate world-building of the set, this card remains a notable entry in the Return to Ravnica catalog.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Drainpipe Vermin
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Trevor Claxton
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Rat
1 / 1
B
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When this creature dies, you may pay {B}. If you do, target player discards a card.
When times are tough, the poor eat the rats. When times are tougher, the rats eat the poor.
