Hornet Queen
Starter Commander Decks 190 • rare
- Set
- Starter Commander Decks
- Collector number
- 190
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Martina Pilcerova
- Market price
- $0.27
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 originally introduced in the Magic: The Gathering set Magic 2011, designed to bring a powerful, insect-themed control element to the battlefield. The card is mechanically significant for its ability to create a swarm of tokens upon entering play, reflecting the natural behavior of the creature. This specific printing comes from the Starter Commander Decks, a product line intended to provide accessible, pre-constructed entry points for players looking to explore the Commander format.
The art for the Hornet Queen was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot, whose work often captures a sense of menacing scale and intricate, naturalistic detail. Briclot’s design emphasizes the hierarchical nature of the hive, focusing on the imposing figure of the Queen surrounded by her winged protectors. Since its debut, the card has been widely received as a staple in green-based decks, prized by players for its defensive utility and ability to influence the board state immediately.
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