The Hivestone is a rare artifact from the 2006 Time Spiral set, featuring a unique ability to transform controlled creatures into Slivers.
Hivestone
2006 • Magic: The Gathering • Time Spiral
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Description
The Hivestone card is a distinct artifact from the 2006 Time Spiral expansion, identified by card number 256 in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game catalog. With a mana cost of two, this artifact offers a powerful strategic advantage by altering the creature types under a player's control. The card's unique ability states that creatures you control become Slivers in addition to their other types, instantly modifying the battlefield dynamics for any deck built around tribal synergies or flexible creature strategies. Created by artist Dave Allsop, the Hivestone carries a rich narrative history within the game's lore. In the context of the Rath cycle, these stones were originally used to control Slivers, but the overlay event shifted their power to unwitting hands, effectively turning masters into slaves. This flavor adds depth to the card, making it a favorite among lore enthusiasts and collectors who appreciate the interconnected stories of the Time Spiral era. For collectors, the Hivestone represents a significant piece of Magic history. As a rare card in the Time Spiral set, it appeals to those looking to complete comprehensive collections or who specifically seek out cards that offer unique gameplay interactions. The combination of its strategic utility and its place in the Time Spiral narrative makes it a valuable addition to any serious TCG collection.
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Hivestone
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
Dave Allsop
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English
{2}
Artifact
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Creatures you control are Slivers in addition to their other creature types.
Rath's evincars used hivestones to control the slivers, but the overlay put their power into unwitting hands. Now the stones make not masters, but slaves.
