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Nessian Hornbeetle
THB · Theros Beyond Death #182 · Uncommon · released 2020-01-24
{1}{G}
Creature — Insect
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 an uncommon green creature from Theros Beyond Death (2020). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2020 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.15 to $0.25 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
USD$0.16
USD Foil$0.17
Format legality
Where you can play Nessian Hornbeetle in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.15 to $0.25 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Jumpstart at $0.15.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theros Beyond Death This page | 182 | Uncommon | $0.16 | $0.17 |
| Jumpstart | 413 | Uncommon | $0.15 | — |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 695 | Uncommon | $0.18 | — |
| Foundations | 229 | Uncommon | $0.17 | $0.25 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (2).
- 2020-01-24If 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.
- 2020-01-24Nessian 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nessian Hornbeetle legal in Commander?
Yes — Nessian Hornbeetle is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Nessian Hornbeetle legal in?
Nessian Hornbeetle is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic and Brawl.
How many times has Nessian Hornbeetle been printed?
Nessian Hornbeetle has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2020 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Nessian Hornbeetle?
The cheapest printing is Jumpstart (#413) at about $0.15.
Who illustrated Nessian Hornbeetle?
This printing of Nessian Hornbeetle was illustrated by Jason Felix.