Hive of the Eye Tyrant
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hive of the Eye Tyrant is $0.47 (AFR #258), and the most expensive is $26.49 (PAFR #258a, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.47, down 2.1% over 7 days, up 6.8% over 30 days, down 4.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.64 (2024).
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Printings & Prices
Hive of the Eye Tyrant has 5 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell Hive of the Eye Tyrant: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $14.50 cash for PAFR #258a (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 42% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #258a | Foil | $14.50 | $24.99 | 42% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #258p | Foil | $3.00 | $5.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #355 | Foil | $0.90 | $2.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #258p | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #258s | Foil | $0.65 | $3.49 | 81% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #258 | Foil | $0.38 | $1.49 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #355 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #258 | Nonfoil | $0.25 | $0.99 | 75% |
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Rules Text & Legality
If you control two or more other lands, this land enters tapped.
{T}: Add {B}.
{3}{B}: Until end of turn, this land becomes a 3/3 black Beholder creature with menace and "Whenever this creature attacks, exile target card from defending player's graveyard." It's still a land.
Hive of the Eye Tyrant is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Rulings
- Jul 23, 2021 If Hive of the Eye Tyrant enters the battlefield at the same time as one or more other lands, it doesn't take those lands into consideration when determining how many other lands you control.
- Jul 23, 2021 If you activate Hive of the Eye Tyrant's last ability multiple times, it gains multiple instances of the triggered ability that exiles cards. For example, if you activate it twice and attack, you will choose two target cards to exile (or the same card twice, if you want to).
- Jul 23, 2021 If you turn Hive of the Eye Tyrant into a creature but haven't controlled it continuously since your most recent turn began, you won't be able to activate its mana ability or attack with it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hive of the Eye Tyrant has been reprinted 8 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFR #355 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| AFR #355 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase |
| PAFR #258s | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Prerelease |
| AFR #258 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| AFR #258 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #258a | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard |
| PAFR #258p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
| PAFR #258p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack |
AFR #355 
PAFR #258s Hive of the Eye Tyrant in Commander
Hive of the Eye Tyrant is the #7,680 most-played card on EDHREC, down 34 places over the last 30 days.
Hive of the Eye Tyrant FAQ
How much is Hive of the Eye Tyrant worth?
Hive of the Eye Tyrant is worth about $0.47 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.47 to $26.49 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Hive of the Eye Tyrant legal in Commander?
Yes — Hive of the Eye Tyrant is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Hive of the Eye Tyrant been reprinted?
Yes — Hive of the Eye Tyrant has been reprinted 8 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hive of the Eye Tyrant cheap?
Hive of the Eye Tyrant trades at about $0.47 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#7,680 on EDHREC).