Insect

The Insect token, numbered 6 in the Magic 2010 (M10) set, was introduced in 2009 during a pivotal redesign of the Magic: The Gathering core set structure. Wizards of the Coast shifted the core set's philosophy to include new cards and more cohesive thematic elements, leading to the creation of standardized, high-quality double-sided tokens to represent various creature states during gameplay. This specific design was intended to provide a clear, functional visual aid for players utilizing cards that generated insect swarms, such as the staple enchantment Ant Queen.

The artwork for this token features a stylized, predatory insect rendered in the signature fantasy aesthetic prevalent during the late 2000s era of the game. Designed to prioritize immediate readability on the tabletop, the illustration emphasizes the creature's menacing anatomy and segmented form against a muted, organic background. Upon release, these M10 tokens were generally well-received by the player community, as they replaced the inconsistent or makeshift markers previously used for token generation, setting a new expectation for official, integrated game accessories.