Rat King, Verminister
$0.66
$0.66Legendary Creature — Rat Avatar
Mono-black rat swarm that grows with every permanent you lose, then sacrifices rats to recur whole stacks of same-named creatures.
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At your end step, if any permanent left the battlefield under your control that turn, Rat King makes a 1/1 Rat and gets a +1/+1 counter. Tapping it and sacrificing three Rats returns a creature card and every other card with the same name from your graveyard, tapped. In Commander that works best with cards that ignore the singleton rule, like Rat Colony or Pack Rat, so one activation can bring back a whole pile of rats. The deck sacrifices and recurs rats to keep growing.
In the recorded games, Rat Colony was the core. Sacrificing three rats to return several Colonies at once snowballed the board and forced opponents into defensive plays. Piper of the Swarm and Pack Rat added steady tokens, and Ripples of Undeath set up the graveyard. The swarm put on constant pressure, but it was exposed to sacrifice effects like Fleshbag Marauder and cheap removal like Snuff Out. The pattern was simple: build rats early and then grind through removal with recursion.
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#489
Current Rank
5,379
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Rat King, Verminister.
Leonardo & April O'Neil vs Rat King vs Saruman vs Wernog & Hargilde - EDH Gameplay Episode 61
This one is EVEN CRAZIER! | TMNT EDH BATTLE | Raph & Mikey vs Rat King vs Splinter vs Raph & Leo
Will Mar Get Their Rat-venge? | Rat King vs. Don & Leo vs. Raph & Mikey vs. Kitsune
We Play Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) | Commander Clash S19 E19
Super Shredder VS Rat King, Verminister VS Don & Leo VS Slash, Reptile Rampager Commander Gameplay
TMNT Commander Battle! | Raph & Mikey v Dark Leo & Shredder v Leonardo v Rat King
LEAN, MEAN, GREEN COMMANDER GAMEPLAY | Raph & Leo VS Super Shredder VS Don & Leo VS Rat King
SEWER SURFIN' COMMANDER BREWS | Splinter VS Rat King VS Raph & Leo VS Super Shredder
TMNT Commander BATTLE | Raph & Mikey vs Rat King vs Splinter vs Raph & Leo
Rat King Verminister Summons the Colony | EDH TMNT Gameplay
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rat King, Verminister decks.
Eye of Jace+0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.22
Liliana the Repentant+0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.89
Cast Away Doubt0% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.24
Rank Rat-1% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.23
Avacyn, Angel of Horror-5% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$16.48
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Rat King, Verminister's abilities and overall game plan.
Marrow-Gnawer+79% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$32.17
Rat Colony+73% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$5.49
Thrumming Stone+69% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$20.99
Piper of the Swarm+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$2.25
Karumonix, the Rat King+65% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$1.06
Ogre Slumlord+60% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.38
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm+58% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$35.57
Swarmyard+57% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$5.53
Lord Skitter, Sewer King+50% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$4.50
Pack Rat+48% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$3.06
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rat King, Verminister decks.
Marrow-Gnawer+79% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$32.17
Rat Colony+73% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$5.49
Thrumming Stone+69% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$20.99
Piper of the Swarm+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$2.25
Karumonix, the Rat King+65% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$1.06
Ogre Slumlord+60% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$0.38
Ashcoat of the Shadow Swarm+58% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$35.57
Lord Skitter, Sewer King+50% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$4.50
Bontu's Monument+30% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$4.58
Jet Medallion+5% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$14.09
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Demonic Tutor+2% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$65.39
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$53.59
Imperial Seal0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$158.39
The One Ring-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$106.90
Bolas's Citadel-9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$16.04
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Rat King, Verminister's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Pack Rat+48% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$3.06
Species Specialist+29% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$9.17
Ratcatcher+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$12.14
Ayara, First of Locthwain+17% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$6.64
Persistent Marshstalker+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Crypt Rats+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.55
Lord Skitter's Butcher+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.33
Swarm of Rats+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.20
Tangled Colony+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.68
Voracious Vermin+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.34
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$13.34
Typhoid Rats+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.24
Crashing Drawbridge+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.06
Pestilence Rats+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.30
Gnat Miser+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.85
Twisted Sewer-Witch+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Chittering Witch+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Blightbelly Rat+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Burglar Rat-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.26
Grim Haruspex-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.87
Syr Konrad, the Grim-6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.65
Pitiless Plunderer-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.41
Zulaport Cutthroat-10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.36
Braids, Arisen Nightmare-12% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.63
Blood Artist-15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.54
Morbid Opportunist-18% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Crypt Ghast-24% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$17.29
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-36% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.28
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rat King, Verminister safe.
Village Rites+20% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.74
Corrupted Conviction+18% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.35
Deadly Dispute+12% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.27
Foul-Tongue Shriek+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.17
Rat Out+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.32
Deadly Rollick+5% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$27.90
Culling the Weak+5% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$8.75
Plumb the Forbidden+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.39
Songs of the Damned+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.96
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$53.59
Darkness-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$23.79
Murder-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.22
Go for the Throat-3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.65
Bitter Triumph-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.32
Tragic Slip-5% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Withering Torment-5% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.50
Entomb-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$17.49
Fell the Profane-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.14
Flare of Malice-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.16
Infernal Grasp-9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.37
Defile-9% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.21
Cabal Ritual-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$14.93
Malakir Rebirth-10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$14.62
Imp's Mischief-10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$9.38
Dark Ritual-14% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$7.99
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Rat King, Verminister's game plan and control the board.
Revenge of the Rats+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.30
Kindred Dominance+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.67
Patriarch's Bidding+14% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$3.68
Gruesome Fate+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.15
Plague of Vermin+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$20.39
Pact of the Serpent+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.20
Crippling Fear+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.11
Diabolic Intent+5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$17.08
Splinter's Technique+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.72
Demonic Tutor+2% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$65.39
Buried Alive+1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.95
Imperial Seal0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$158.39
Living Death-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$6.54
Grim Tutor-3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$25.03
Diabolic Tutor-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.34
Blasphemous Edict-7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.36
Damnation-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$22.01
Feed the Swarm-11% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.21
Night's Whisper-13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.37
Victimize-14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.27
Sign in Blood-19% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.26
Toxic Deluge-20% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.07
Reanimate-27% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$10.75
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Herald's Horn+42% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$5.64
Skullclamp+34% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$5.06
Vanquisher's Banner+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.93
Coat of Arms+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$18.93
Altar of Dementia+14% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$16.43
Eldrazi Monument+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.99
Banner of Kinship+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$6.83
Thornbite Staff+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$17.70
Door of Destinies+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.42
Phyrexian Altar+8% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$54.22
Whip of Erebos+5% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.82
Mesmeric Orb+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$17.69
Ashnod's Altar-2% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$16.00
The One Ring-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$106.90
The Darkness Crystal-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.90
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$4.50
Bolas's Citadel-9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$16.04
Swiftfoot Boots-15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.76
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Rat King, Verminister's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Cover of Darkness+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$21.91
Grave Pact+17% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$30.00
Ripples of Undeath+10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.23
Haunted One+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.23
Dictate of Erebos+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$17.30
Bad Moon+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.76
Black Market+3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.88
Out of the Tombs+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$10.88
Vampiric Rites+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.17
Dark Prophecy+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.34
Oversold Cemetery+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.67
The Meathook Massacre+0% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$26.53
Bastion of Remembrance-3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.36
Black Market Connections-5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$12.20
Phyrexian Arena-11% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$3.87
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Swarmyard+57% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$5.53
Three Tree City+41% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$28.89
Mudflat Village+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.31
Crypt of Agadeem+15% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$3.68
Phyrexian Tower+12% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$30.75
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.39
Secret Tunnel+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.05
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$40.06
Cabal Coffers+4% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$26.65
Cabal Stronghold+0% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$14.38
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth0% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$51.88
Spymaster's Vault-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.62
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$11.16
Midgar, City of Mako-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.51
Mortuary Mire-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.39
Castle Locthwain-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.25
War Room-6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.03
Reliquary Tower-6% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.02
Rogue's Passage-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.77
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.46
Witch's Cottage-8% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.78
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+17% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.69
White Lotus Tile+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.74
The Soul Stone+4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$88.06
Heraldic Banner+0% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.35
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$29.41
Sol Ring-8% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$1.96
Thought Vessel-13% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.40
Charcoal Diamond-13% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Arcane Signet-15% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.66
Mind Stone-21% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Lands
The mana base foundation for Rat King, Verminister decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Big Apple, 3 a.m.+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.35
Cavern of Souls+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$50.45
Path of Ancestry+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.27
Fabled Passage+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.19
Marsh Flats+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$31.20
Bloodstained Mire+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$19.04
Swamp+1% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$0.11
Fell the Profane-5% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.14
Myriad Landscape-10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
Malakir Rebirth-10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$14.62
Rat King, Verminister Deck Stats
Based on 5,379 Rat King, Verminister decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 14 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 39
- Instant 6
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 3
- Land 34
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 39 |
| Instant | 6 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 3 |
| Land | 34 |
Lands: 26 basic, 8 nonbasic
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| 2026-01 | 777 |
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| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-04 | 134 |
| 2026-05 | 238 |
| 2026-06 | 346 |
| 2026-07 | 325 |
| 2026-08 | 414 |
| 2026-09 | 345 |
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