Ant Queen
Magic 2010 166 • rare
- Set
- Magic 2010
- Collector number
- 166
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Trevor Claxton
- Market price
- $0.78
What it does
1 generic mana green mana: Create a 1/1 green Insect creature token.
"Kill the queen first, or we'll be fighting her drones forever. It is not in a queen's nature to have enough servants."— Borzard, exterminator captain
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Ant Queen card was released in 2009 as part of the Magic 2010 core set, a pivotal collection for Wizards of the Coast. This set marked a significant structural shift for the game, as it was the first to introduce 'mythic rare' cards and transition away from the traditional naming conventions that had defined core sets since the game's inception in 1993. The card was designed to capitalize on the tribal synergy mechanics that were popular during that era, offering players a repeatable token-generation ability that reinforced a classic green creature theme.
The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Trevor Claxton, who focused on depicting the insectile majesty of the creature in a lush, forest-floor environment. Claxton's vision prioritized a sense of scale and biological detail, capturing the queen as a commanding presence surrounded by her brood. The card was received by the player base as a solid, flavorful inclusion for casual play and limited formats, noted for its utility in generating board presence over time.
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