Hornet Queen
The Zeta Set 199 • uncommon
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 199
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- MSCHF
What it does
Flying, deathtouch
When this creature enters, create four 1/1 green Insect creature tokens with flying and deathtouch.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Hornet Queen was released as part of The Zeta Set, a mid-cycle expansion designed to introduce high-cost, high-impact creatures to the game's competitive meta. The card was crafted to serve as a centerpiece for green-aligned decks, emphasizing board presence and defensive utility by generating a swarm of tokens upon entry. It reflects a design philosophy focused on 'value engines,' where a single card provides multiple bodies to help stabilize a game state.
The card's illustration was developed to capture the imposing nature of a hive leader, utilizing vibrant, sharp colors to differentiate the queen from her subordinates. Within the community, the card is widely regarded as a reliable finisher in limited formats and a staple for players looking to overwhelm opponents with aerial defense. Its reception remains positive among collectors who value cards that offer both immediate battlefield impact and thematic consistency.
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