Hornet Nest

Creature — Insect

Set

Starter Commander Decks (scd)

Rarity

Rare

Mana Cost

Price · Cardmarket trend

€0.40 Cheapest printing: plst €0.33

Artist

Adam Paquette

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Oracle Text

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.)

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Legality

Rules for this card

Defender Rule 702.3 Glossary

A keyword ability that prohibits a creature from attacking. See rule 702.3, “Defender.”

Rulings (1)

July 18, 2014 Wizards of the Coast
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.

Other Printings

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander (tdc) €0.45 Pioneer Masters (pio) Commander 2021 (c21) €0.50 The List (plst) €0.33 Magic 2015 (m15) €0.57