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Hornet Nest Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander MTG card
TDC #259 · Art by Adam Paquette
TDC set symbol, RareTarkir: Dragonstorm Commander#259Rare

Hornet Nest

Creature · InsectDefender
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · TDC #259 nonfoil
$0.37 +2.8% +$0.01, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
+2.8%
EDHREC rank
#2,810 Down 7 in 30 days
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Hornet Nest Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.37, up 2.8% over 7 days, up 2.8% over 30 days, up 5.7% over 90 days.

Hornet Nest Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Hornet Nest

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Hornet Nest in Sealed Products

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Hornet Nest Printings & Prices

Hornet Nest has 5 tracked printings across 5 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

TDC set symbol, RareTDC #259
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SCD set symbol, RareSCD #189
C21 set symbol, RareC21 #192
M15 set symbol, RareM15 #177
PLST set symbol, RarePLST #M15-177

Sell Hornet Nest: Buylist Offers

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CoolStuffIncTDC #259Nonfoil
Card KingdomM15 #177Nonfoil
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Hornet Nest Rules Text & Legality

Hornet Nest

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.

  • BrawlLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • Competitive BrawlLegal
  • Duel CommanderLegal
  • GladiatorLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • AlchemyNot legal
  • Future StandardNot legal
  • Old SchoolNot legal
  • PauperNot legal
  • Pauper CommanderNot legal
  • PreDHNot legal
  • PremodernNot legal
  • StandardNot legal
  • Standard BrawlNot legal
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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.

  • Jul 18, 2014M15 set symbol, RareMagic 2015M15 #177
  • Jul 18, 2014M15 set symbol, RareMagic 2015 · foilM15 #177
  • Apr 23, 2021C21 set symbol, RareCommander 2021C21 #192
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #M15-177
  • Dec 2, 2022SCD set symbol, RareStarter Commander DecksSCD #189
  • Apr 11, 2025TDC set symbol, RareTarkir: Dragonstorm CommanderTDC #259

Hornet Nest in Commander

Hornet Nest is the #2,810 most-played card on EDHREC, down 7 places over the last 30 days.

#2,810 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 7 in 30 days

Hornet Nest FAQ

How much is Hornet Nest worth?

Hornet Nest is worth about $0.37 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 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 $0.37; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Hornet Nest?

Cards that fill a similar role include Broodhatch Nantuko, Saber Ants, Druid's Call.

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