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. — 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.

Flavor text

"The first rule of politics can be learned from a lowly hornbeetle: it is wise to cultivate powerful friends." —Pythamon, sage of Meletis

Card details

Printing, type line, and catalog data

Identity & printing

Card ID: FDN-229--foil
Name: Nessian Hornbeetle (Foil)
Number: 229
Rarity: Uncommon
Variant: Foil

Type line & Magic stats

Subtypes: Insect
Types: Creature
Mana cost: {1}{G}
Mana value: 2
Power / toughness: 2 / 2

Set, artist & references

Artist: Jason Felix
Language: English
Set name: Foundations
Game name: Magic: The Gathering

Battle

Abilities, attacks, weakness & resistance

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Nessian Hornbeetle (Foil)

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