Nessian Hornbeetle
Theros Beyond Death 182 • uncommon
- Set
- Theros Beyond Death
- Collector number
- 182
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jason Felix
- Market price
- $0.17
What it does
At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control another creature with power 4 or greater, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"The first rule of politics can be learned from a lowly hornbeetle: it is wise to cultivate powerful friends."— Pythamon, sage of Meletis
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Nessian Hornbeetle was released in early 2020 as part of the Theros Beyond Death expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set in a plane inspired by Greek mythology, the card was designed to highlight the monstrous creatures dwelling within the Nessian Wood. Mechanically, it serves as a common-rarity creature that utilizes the set's constellation and enchantment-synergy themes, reflecting the resilience and primal nature of the woodland beasts found in the game's reimagined underworld.
The artwork was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, who sought to emphasize the beetle's imposing, armored physique while grounding it in the naturalistic aesthetic of the Theros environment. By focusing on the interplay of light and texture across the creature's massive shell, Velinov aimed to convey the beetle’s role as a formidable presence in the forest ecosystem. The card was well-received by players of the limited format for its steady growth potential and utility as a reliable mid-game creature.
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