Ichor Rats
Creature — Phyrexian Rat
Rarity
Uncommon
Mana Cost
Price · Cardmarket trend
€2.03 Cheapest printing: som €1.49
Artist
Matt Stewart
Power / Toughness
2 / 1
Cardmarket trend via Scryfall, as of 10/28/2026. May differ from the actual price.
Oracle Text
Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) When this creature enters, each player gets a poison counter.Rules for this card
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A keyword ability that affects how an object deals damage to creatures and players. See rule 702.90, “Infect.”
Rulings (7)
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Wizards of the CoastA player who has ten or more poison counters loses the game. This is a state-based action.
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Wizards of the CoastIf Ichor Rats's last ability causes each player to have ten poison counters, the game is a draw.
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Wizards of the CoastDamage from a source with infect is damage in all respects. If the source with infect also has lifelink, damage dealt by that source also causes its controller to gain that much life. Damage from a source with infect can be prevented or redirected. Abilities that trigger on damage being dealt will trigger if a source with infect deals damage, if appropriate.
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Wizards of the CoastIf damage from a source with infect that would be dealt to a player is prevented, that player doesn't get poison counters. If damage from a source with infect that would be dealt to a creature is prevented, that creature doesn't get -1/-1 counters.
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Wizards of the CoastDamage from a source with infect affects planeswalkers normally.
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Wizards of the CoastInfect's effect applies to any damage, not just combat damage.
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Wizards of the CoastThe -1/-1 counters remain on the creature indefinitely. They're not removed if the creature regenerates or the turn ends.
Other Printings
Scars of Mirrodin (som)
€1.49