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Hive of the Eye Tyrant is a rare Land from AFR (AFR). Current price: $0.31 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hive of the Eye Tyrant MTG card

Hive of the Eye Tyrant

Land

Card Text

If you control two or more other lands, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B}. {3}{B}: Until end of turn, this land becomes a 3/3 black Beholder creature with menace and "Whenever this creature attacks, exile target card from defending player's graveyard." It's still a land.

Card Stats

rare AFR AFR 🎨 Johannes Voss

Market Prices

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$0.31
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$0.65
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$0.99
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$1.49
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€1.30
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€1.75
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (5 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hive of the Eye Tyrant? Basics

Hive of the Eye Tyrant is a Land card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "If you control two or more other lands, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B}. {3}{B}: Until end of turn, this land becomes a 3/3 black Beholder creature with menace and "Whenever this creature attacks, exile target card from defending player's graveyard." It's still a land."

How much mana does Hive of the Eye Tyrant cost to cast? Basics

Hive of the Eye Tyrant has a mana cost of 0, which equals 0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Hive of the Eye Tyrant's mana cost of 0 means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Hive of the Eye Tyrant has a mana value of 0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Hive of the Eye Tyrant's current oracle text is: "If you control two or more other lands, this land enters tapped. {T}: Add {B}. {3}{B}: Until end of turn, this land becomes a 3/3 black Beholder creature with menace and "Whenever this creature attacks, exile target card from defending player's graveyard." It's still a land."

What is the current price of Hive of the Eye Tyrant? Pricing

The current market price for Hive of the Eye Tyrant is approximately $0.31 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.65 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.3 EUR.

Where can I buy Hive of the Eye Tyrant? Pricing

You can purchase Hive of the Eye Tyrant from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Hive of the Eye Tyrant normal: $0.31 | foil: $0.65

Is Hive of the Eye Tyrant legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hive of the Eye Tyrant in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Hive of the Eye Tyrant legal in Modern? Legality

Hive of the Eye Tyrant is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Hive of the Eye Tyrant legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hive of the Eye Tyrant is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Hive of the Eye Tyrant legal in Pioneer? Legality

Hive of the Eye Tyrant is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Hive of the Eye Tyrant legal in Legacy? Legality

Hive of the Eye Tyrant is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Hive of the Eye Tyrant legal in Vintage? Legality

Hive of the Eye Tyrant is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Hive of the Eye Tyrant legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Hive of the Eye Tyrant in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Hive of the Eye Tyrant from? Details

This printing of Hive of the Eye Tyrant is from AFR (AFR), with collector number 258.

Hive of the Eye Tyrant may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hive of the Eye Tyrant's rarity? Details

Hive of the Eye Tyrant is a rare card in AFR.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Hive of the Eye Tyrant? Details

Hive of the Eye Tyrant was illustrated by Johannes Voss.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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