Quick Answer

Hornet Cobra is a common Creature — Snake from LEG (LEG) costing {1}{G}{G}. Current price: $0.35 USD. Legal in Commander.

Hornet Cobra MTG card

Hornet Cobra

Creature — Snake

Card Text

First strike

"Then inch by inch out of the grass rose up the head and spread hood of Nag, the big black cobra, and he was five feet long from tongue to tail." —Rudyard Kipling, *The Jungle Books*

Card Stats

2/1 common CMC: 3.0 LEG LEG 🎨 Sandra Everingham
First strike

Market Prices

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€0.46
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Oldschool Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hornet Cobra? Basics

Hornet Cobra is a Creature — Snake card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "First strike"

How much mana does Hornet Cobra cost to cast? Basics

Hornet Cobra has a mana cost of {1}{G}{G}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G mana to cast.

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.

Hornet Cobra's mana cost of {1}{G}{G} 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.

Hornet Cobra has a mana value of 3.0. 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.

Hornet Cobra's current oracle text is: "First strike"

What is the current price of Hornet Cobra? Pricing

The current market price for Hornet Cobra is approximately $0.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.46 EUR.

Where can I buy Hornet Cobra? Pricing

You can purchase Hornet Cobra 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.

Is Hornet Cobra legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Hornet Cobra in Standard is not available.

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

Is Hornet Cobra legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Hornet Cobra in Modern is not available.

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

Is Hornet Cobra legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hornet Cobra 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 Hornet Cobra legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Hornet Cobra in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Hornet Cobra legal in Legacy? Legality

Hornet Cobra is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hornet Cobra legal in Vintage? Legality

Hornet Cobra 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 Hornet Cobra legal in Pauper? Legality

Hornet Cobra is Legal in Pauper format.

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 Hornet Cobra from? Details

This printing of Hornet Cobra is from LEG (LEG), with collector number 190.

Hornet Cobra may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Hornet Cobra's rarity? Details

Hornet Cobra is a common card in LEG.

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

Who illustrated Hornet Cobra? Details

Hornet Cobra was illustrated by Sandra Everingham.

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

What is Hornet Cobra's power and toughness? Details

Hornet Cobra is a 2/1 creature.

Power (2) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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