Nessian Hornbeetle
Jumpstart 413 • uncommon
- Set
- Jumpstart
- Collector number
- 413
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jason Felix
- Market price
- $0.13
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, numbered 413 in the Jumpstart set, was released by Wizards of the Coast in 2020 as part of a unique introductory product designed to streamline the Magic: The Gathering experience. Unlike traditional expansion sets, Jumpstart was built around randomized, self-contained themes intended to be shuffled together immediately for pick-up-and-play games. This specific card represents the green-aligned 'Beetles' theme, reflecting the set's focus on creature-type synergy and accessible gameplay mechanics.
The artwork was created by illustrator Svetlin Velinov, whose contribution to the card captures the imposing, armored aesthetic of the giant insectoid creature found in the Nessian wood of the Theros plane. The design emphasizes the card's function as an early-game threat that grows in power, a staple design philosophy for green creatures in the game. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its efficiency in the Limited format and its role in reinforcing the tribal mechanics central to the Jumpstart experience.
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