Magic: The Gathering

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

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Market

What it's worth

$0.78market price via TCGplayer · Oct 7, 2026$0.74 – $0.82 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare card represents a formidable addition to a deck, as its ability to generate insect tokens allows a player to rapidly expand their presence on the battlefield. Collectors prize this item for its classic design, which rewards those who focus on growing a large army to overwhelm an opponent.

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Card face

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

Formats

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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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ant Queen card was released in the Magic 2010 core set, a milestone release in the game's history that marked a shift in how core sets were designed. Unlike previous iterations, this set introduced new cards specifically designed for the base game rather than relying solely on reprints. The card was created to serve as a high-value green creature that embodied the 'swarm' mechanic, allowing players to generate a board presence by creating insect tokens.

The artwork for the Ant Queen was illustrated by Chippy, a frequent contributor to Magic: The Gathering. The design aimed to capture the regal and formidable nature of a hive leader, depicting the creature as a towering, insectoid figure within its environment. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players focusing on tribal and token-based strategies, as its activated ability offered a reliable way to maintain consistent pressure during mid-to-late game stages.

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Other printings

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About

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