The Hive
Fourth Edition 351 • rare
- Set
- Fourth Edition
- Collector number
- 351
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 5 generic mana
- Type
- Artifact
- Colors
- Colorless
- Artist
- Sandra Everingham
- Market price
- $0.31
What it does
5 generic mana, tap: Create a 1/1 colorless Insect artifact creature token with flying named Wasp. (It can't be blocked except by creatures with flying or reach.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Hive first appeared in the Alpha set of Magic: The Gathering in 1993, later appearing in the Fourth Edition as card number 351. Designed by Richard Garfield as part of the game's initial release, the card represents an artifact that generates insect creature tokens. Its mechanics were intended to provide players with a persistent source of chump blockers or offensive pressure, reflecting the game's early focus on modular board control.
The original illustration for The Hive was created by artist Anson Maddocks. His style, characterized by a somewhat visceral and organic aesthetic, helped define the eerie atmosphere of the early game's artifact collection. While The Hive was not considered a top-tier competitive card, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for players of the era who were drawn to the thematic horror elements present in the game's foundational sets.
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