Hornet Nest
Hornet Nest Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hornet Nest is $0.37 (TDC #259), and the most expensive is $6.36 (M15 #177, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $1.07, up 181.6% over 7 days, up 10.3% over 30 days, up 256.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $1.27 (2026).
Hornet Nest Printings & Prices
Hornet Nest has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Hornet Nest: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $6.00 cash for M15 #177 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M15 #177 | Foil | $6.00 | $11.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #177 | Nonfoil | $0.33 | $1.29 | 74% |
| Card Kingdom | C21 #192 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $0.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M15-177 | Nonfoil | $0.24 | $0.79 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | SCD #189 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #259 | Nonfoil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | TDC #259 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Hornet Nest Rules Text & Legality
Defender (This creature can't attack.)
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, create that many 1/1 green Insect creature tokens with flying and deathtouch. (Any amount of damage a creature with deathtouch deals to a creature is enough to destroy it.)
Hornet Nest is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Hornet Nest Rulings
- Jul 18, 2014 Hornet Nest’s triggered ability will trigger even if it’s dealt lethal damage. For example, if it’s dealt 7 damage, its ability will trigger and you’ll put seven Insect creature tokens onto the battlefield.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hornet Nest has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #259 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | $0.37 | $0.21 | $0.25 |
| SCD #189 | 2022-12-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| PLST #M15-177 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| C21 #192 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| M15 #177 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| M15 #177 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
TDC #259 
SCD #189 
PLST #M15-177 
C21 #192 
M15 #177 Hornet Nest in Commander
Hornet Nest is the #2,826 most-played card on EDHREC, up 23 places over the last 30 days.
Hornet Nest FAQ
How much is Hornet Nest worth?
Hornet Nest is worth about $1.07 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.37 to $6.36 across 5 tracked printings.
Is Hornet Nest legal in Commander?
Yes — Hornet Nest is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Hornet Nest been reprinted?
Yes — Hornet Nest has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hornet Nest cheap?
Hornet Nest trades at about $1.07 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.