The Magic 2015 Hornet Nest (card #177) is a rare foil Insect creature with a defender ability and a token-generating trigger. Explore this card from the 2014 core set.
2014 • Magic: The Gathering • Magic 2015
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Hornet Nest, identified as card number 177 in the Magic 2015 set, is a rare green creature of the Insect type. Released in 2014, this card carries a mana cost of {2}{G} and a mana value of 3. Its type line is Creature — Insect, and it possesses a power and toughness of 0/2. The card features the defender keyword, meaning it cannot attack. Its primary ability triggers whenever it is dealt damage: for each instance of damage, the controller creates that many 1/1 green Insect creature tokens with flying and deathtouch. The artwork for this print was created by Adam Paquette. The foil treatment adds a distinct finish to this rare card within the M15 set. The token generation mechanic offers strategic depth, allowing players to swarm the board and leverage deathtouch for combat advantage. This card remains a recognizable piece of the Magic 2015 checklist for enthusiasts of the game.
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Hornet Nest
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Adam Paquette
Card Stock
English
Foil
{2}{G}
Creature — Insect
0 / 2
G
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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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