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Hornet Nest
CREATURE — INSECT Rare
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander EDHREC #2,802
$0.35
+9.4%
7 days
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Hornet Nest price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.35.
Hornet Nest Price Summary
Hornet Nest's current headline price is $0.35.
Hornet Nest Printings & Prices
5 printings
Hornet Nest has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Hornet Nest: Buylist Offers
9 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M15 #177 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M15 #177 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M15 #177 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M15-177 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TDC #259 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C21 #192 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C21 #192 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TDC #259 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SCD #189 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Hornet Nest Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Hornet Nest Rulings
1 most recent
- 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
6 printings
Hornet Nest has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDC #259 | 2025-04-11 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — |
| 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 | — | — | — |
SCD #189 
PLST #M15-177 
C21 #192 
M15 #177 Hornet Nest in Commander
Hornet Nest is the #2,802 most-played card on EDHREC, up 24 places over the last 30 days.
Hornet Nest FAQ
How much is Hornet Nest worth?
Hornet Nest is worth about $0.35 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
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 $0.35 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.