Hornet Queen
The Zeta Set 78 • uncommon
- Set
- The Zeta Set
- Collector number
- 78
- 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 bolster the synergy-focused archetypes prevalent in the competitive landscape of the era. The card was crafted to serve as a high-value top-end finisher for creature-based swarm decks, providing both an immediate board presence and a scalable defensive wall. Its mechanics were intentionally tuned to reward players who prioritized land-based resource management, cementing its role as a staple in midrange strategies.
The illustrative work for the Hornet Queen was handled by a specialist concept artist known for their focus on entomological fantasy. The goal was to depict a regal yet imposing creature that commanded a hive, utilizing deep, vibrant colors and intricate textures to emphasize the hive-mind theme. Upon release, the design was well-received by the player base for its balanced impact, often cited as a definitive example of how to execute a 'go-wide' card effect without destabilizing the game's broader power level.
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