Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.
About This Card
The Hive is a rare artifact from Classic Sixth Edition. Currently $0.27.
Released April 1999 as part of Classic Sixth Edition (core set). Click through to Classic Sixth Edition for the full set's price index, top movers, and sealed-product EV.
Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander — cross-format demand provides multiple price support levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Hive a good MTG investment?
The Hive is a rare from Classic Sixth Edition currently at $0.27. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Check the SpellBook Score and reprint risk analysis on this page for a complete investment picture.
What is the price of The Hive?
The Hive from Classic Sixth Edition is currently $0.27 for nonfoil. SpellBook Finance tracks daily prices from TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay, and EU marketplaces — compare all sources on this page.
What is The Hive's mana cost?
The Hive's mana cost (casting cost) is 5 ({5}). See The Hive's full card text, color identity, format legality, and live prices on this page.
Should I buy The Hive?
At $0.27, The Hive is a rare with Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander.. Review the price history chart, supply signals, and reprint risk analysis on this page to make an informed decision.
Which buylist pays the most for The Hive?
SpellBook compares Card Kingdom, CoolStuffInc, Star City Games, ABU Games, TCGPlayer, Manapool, and eBay. The Where to Sell section of this page surfaces today's highest net payout after fees and shipping, along with store credit bonuses when you want to trade up.
Is The Hive good in Commander (EDH)?
The Hive is ranked #25269 on EDHREC, making it a playable niche pick in Commander. Legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. See its price history and reprint risk on this page.
What formats is The Hive legal in?
The Hive is tournament-legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander. Full format legality, price history, and reprint risk are on this page.
Other printings of The Hive
- 30th Anniversary Edition #243
- Tenth Edition #324★ — $0.20
- Fifth Edition #402 — $0.38
- Fourth Edition #351 — $0.31
- Fourth Edition Foreign Black Border #351
- Summer Magic / Edgar #277 — $0.75
- Revised Edition #277 — $0.85
- Foreign Black Border #277
- Collectors' Edition #273 — $5.94
- Intl. Collectors' Edition #273 — $3.60
- Unlimited Edition #273 — $23.90
- Limited Edition Beta #273 — $54.99
- Limited Edition Alpha #272
Is The Hive going up or down?
At $0.27, daily moves for The Hive are tracked across TCGPlayer market, Card Kingdom, and eBay completed sales. Scroll up for the multi-source chart on this rare artifact; direction matters more than yesterday's spot.
Is The Hive worth buying?
The Hive is currently priced at $0.27. Use the chart, recent sale comps, and SpellBook Score on this page to judge whether today's ask is a reasonable entry; fees and shipping can shift real cost 10 to 15%.
The Hive reprint risk
The Hive can be reprinted in any future Standard, Modern, Commander, or Masters product. Watch for upcoming set spoilers and EDH precon announcements; the SpellBook reprint risk score on this page weighs print history, set type, and competitive demand to flag the cards most exposed.
The Hive price history
SpellBook has tracked The Hive since its 1999 release in Classic Sixth Edition across TCGPlayer, Card Kingdom, eBay completed sales, Cardmarket, and 13 other sources. It currently sits at #25269 on EDHREC, which shapes its long-run demand. The full multi-year chart and recent sale comps live above this section.
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