The Muck Rats card from the 1999 Magic: The Gathering Starter Set serves as a fundamental entry point for new collectors and players entering the game.
Muck Rats
1999 • Magic: The Gathering • Starter
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
Released in 1999 as part of the Magic: The Gathering Starter Set (S99), the Muck Rats card is a cornerstone of the game's early history. Designed as a foundational tool for teaching gameplay mechanics, this Common creature card features a mana cost of {B} and functions as a 1/1 Rat. Its simplicity makes it an essential piece for completing the Starter set, offering collectors a tangible link to the game's accessible roots. For enthusiasts of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, this card represents the beginning of countless adventures. It remains a sought-after item for builders looking to recreate the original Starter experience or for those who appreciate the iconic Rat subtype within the Black mana color identity. The Muck Rats card continues to hold significance for collectors interested in the evolution of card design and the enduring legacy of the 1999 release.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Muck Rats
Game
Magic: The Gathering
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Common
Una Fricker
Card Stock
English
{B}
Creature — Rat
1 / 1
B
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
"Just as some fool said it couldn't get worse, the rats began to show up." —Foot soldier