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Nessian Hornbeetle
CREATURE — INSECT Uncommon
Jumpstart 2022 EDHREC #13,397
$0.16
+0.0%
7 days
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Nessian Hornbeetle price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.16.
Nessian Hornbeetle Price Summary
Nessian Hornbeetle's current headline price is $0.16.
Nessian Hornbeetle Printings & Prices
4 printings
Nessian Hornbeetle has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Nessian Hornbeetle: Buylist Offers
6 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | FDN #229 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | THB #182 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | FDN #229 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | J22 #695 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | JMP #413 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | THB #182 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Nessian Hornbeetle Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control another creature with power 4 or greater, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
""The first rule of politics can be learned from a lowly hornbeetle: it is wise to cultivate powerful friends."
—Pythamon, sage of Meletis"
Nessian Hornbeetle is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Pauper.
standard
Legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Nessian Hornbeetle Rulings
2 most recent
- Jan 24, 2020 If you don't control a creature with power 4 or greater as your combat phase begins, Nessian Hornbeetle's ability doesn't trigger. If you don't control one as the ability resolves, it has no effect. It doesn't have to be the same creature at both times, however.
- Jan 24, 2020 Nessian Hornbeetle's ability only gives it one +1/+1 counter, no matter how many creatures with power 4 or greater you control beyond the first.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Nessian Hornbeetle has been reprinted 6 times. The Foundations reprint cut the price 80% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDN #229 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| FDN #229 | 2024-11-15 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| J22 #695 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| JMP #413 | 2020-07-17 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| THB #182 | 2020-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| THB #182 | 2020-01-24 | Uncommon | Standard | — | — | — | — |
FDN #229 
JMP #413 
THB #182 Nessian Hornbeetle in Commander
Nessian Hornbeetle is the #13,397 most-played card on EDHREC, down 165 places over the last 30 days.
Nessian Hornbeetle FAQ
How much is Nessian Hornbeetle worth?
Nessian Hornbeetle is worth about $0.16 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Nessian Hornbeetle legal in Commander?
Yes — Nessian Hornbeetle is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Nessian Hornbeetle been reprinted?
Yes — Nessian Hornbeetle has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Nessian Hornbeetle cheap?
Nessian Hornbeetle trades at about $0.16 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,397 on EDHREC).