Nessian Hornbeetle
~$0.16 low · ~$0.25 high
Green. Creature — Insect
Foundations #229 · Illustrated by Jason Felix
Foundations #229 · Illustrated by Jason FelixWhat is Nessian Hornbeetle worth?
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Oracle text
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.
2/2
"The first rule of politics can be learned from a lowly hornbeetle: it is wise to cultivate powerful friends." —Pythamon, sage of Meletis
Format legality
All 4 printings of Nessian Hornbeetle
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Foundations fdn #229· 2024uncommon· Cardmarket €0.02 · €0.10 foil | uncommon | $0.16 | $0.25 | €0.02€0.10 foil | |
 Jumpstart 2022 j22 #695· 2022uncommon· Cardmarket €0.08 | uncommon | $0.19 | No foil printing | €0.08 | |
 Jumpstart jmp #413· 2020uncommon· Cardmarket €0.09 | uncommon | $0.16 | No foil printing | €0.09 | |
 Theros Beyond Death thb #182· 2020uncommon· Cardmarket €0.07 · €0.18 foil | uncommon | $0.16 | $0.17 | €0.07€0.18 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2020
- Printings
- 4
- Mana value
- 2
- EDHREC rank
- #13,479 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Jason Felix
Rulings (2)
2020-01-24
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.
2020-01-24
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.
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