The Killer Bees card from Magic: The Gathering's 2009 Masters Edition III set. This Uncommon Insect creature features flying and a gain +1/+1 ability.
Killer Bees
2009 • Magic: The Gathering • Masters Edition III
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Killer Bees is an Uncommon creature card from the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Masters Edition III, released in 2009. Assigned card number 126 in the Masters Edition III set code ME3, this green card belongs to the Insect type. The card's design and mechanics are characteristic of the Masters Edition series, which reprioritizes cards from earlier sets for casual and limited play environments. As a Creature — Insect with a mana cost of {1}{G}{G} and a mana value of 3, Killer Bees offers a strategic option for green decks. The card possesses the flying keyword, allowing it to bypass blockers without flying. Additionally, it has an activated ability that allows the controller to spend {G} to give the creature +1/+1 until the end of the turn. This flexibility makes it a versatile tool for aggressive or tempo-based strategies within the game. The flavor text for the card reads: "The communal mind produces a savage strategy, yet no one could predict that this vicious crossbreed would unravel the secret of steel." This narrative adds depth to the card's identity, suggesting a unique origin story for this Insect. The artwork is created by Phil Foglio, whose style brings the creature to life on the card. Collectors of Magic: The Gathering often seek out cards from the Masters Edition series for their nostalgic value and the unique playtesting they underwent. Whether you are a veteran player or new to the trading card game, Killer Bees represents a fun and functional addition to any collection.
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Killer Bees
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Uncommon
Phil Foglio
Card Stock
English
{1}{G}{G}
Creature — Insect
0 / 1
G
Card Text
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Flying {G}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
The communal mind produces a savage strategy, yet no one could predict that this vicious crossbreed would unravel the secret of steel.











