Quick Answer

Hornet Sting is a common Instant from M11 (M11) costing {G}. Current price: $0.09 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Hornet Sting MTG card

Hornet Sting

Instant

Card Text

Hornet Sting deals 1 damage to any target.

It was only then—to his infinite sorrow—that Gork realized hornets don't make honey.

Card Stats

common CMC: 1.0 M11 M11 🎨 Matt Stewart

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.09
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TCGPlayer
$0.73
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Card Kingdom
$0.35
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Cardmarket
€0.09
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Cardmarket
€0.31
Foil
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (2 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hornet Sting? Basics

Hornet Sting is a Instant card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Hornet Sting deals 1 damage to any target."

How much mana does Hornet Sting cost to cast? Basics

Hornet Sting has a mana cost of {G}, which equals 1.0 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 Sting's mana cost of {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 Sting has a mana value of 1.0. 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 Sting's current oracle text is: "Hornet Sting deals 1 damage to any target."

What is the current price of Hornet Sting? Pricing

The current market price for Hornet Sting is approximately $0.09 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $0.73 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.09 EUR.

Where can I buy Hornet Sting? Pricing

You can purchase Hornet Sting 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.

Hornet Sting normal: $0.09 | foil: $0.73

Is Hornet Sting legal in Standard? Legality

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

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

Is Hornet Sting legal in Modern? Legality

Hornet Sting is Legal in Modern format.

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

Is Hornet Sting legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Hornet Sting 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 Sting legal in Pioneer? Legality

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

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

Is Hornet Sting legal in Legacy? Legality

Hornet Sting is Legal in Legacy format.

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

Is Hornet Sting legal in Vintage? Legality

Hornet Sting 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 Sting legal in Pauper? Legality

Hornet Sting 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 Sting from? Details

This printing of Hornet Sting is from M11 (M11), with collector number 181.

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

What is Hornet Sting's rarity? Details

Hornet Sting is a common card in M11.

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

Who illustrated Hornet Sting? Details

Hornet Sting was illustrated by Matt Stewart.

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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