The Hive
The Hive is a Rare Artifact from Collectors' Edition (273) in Magic: The Gathering. Mana cost {5}. Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.94 for ungraded copies.
Who is this card for?
The Hive suits collectors and players working on Collectors' Edition who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish and confirm the Scryfall collector number before buying online.
What is The Hive from Collectors' Edition?
The Hive is a Artifact in Collectors' Edition numbered 273. Mana cost {5}. The Hive (273) from Collectors' Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together. This printing is from Collectors' Edition. Collector number 273 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
What is The Hive worth today?
Cactaur tracks a market reference near $5.94 for The Hive. Low and high spread runs $5.94 to null. Per-finish references: cardmarket: $2.44; Normal: $5.94. This printing is from Collectors' Edition. Collector number 273 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets.
| Set | Collectors' Edition |
|---|---|
| Number | 273 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.94 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €2.44 |
| cardmarket | $2.44 |
| Normal | $5.94 |
How collectible is The Hive?
The Hive is a Rare printing in Collectors' Edition. Master set builders use collector number and set symbol to track completion progress. This printing is from Collectors' Edition. Collector number 273 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare.
What are the key details for The Hive?
The Hive lists as Artifact. Artist: Sandra Everingham. Rules text is indexed in the catalog for search and deck research. This printing is from Collectors' Edition. Collector number 273 distinguishes this printing from same-name cards in other sets. Catalogued rarity: Rare. The set released in 1993.
Cactaur's take
The Hive (273) from Collectors' Edition should be evaluated with set context, mana cost, color identity, and condition together.
Pros
- The Hive is catalogued as Rare Artifact in Collectors' Edition, making set and collector number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a reference near $5.94 across finishes (cardmarket: $2.44; Normal: $5.94).
- Mana cost {5} and type line Artifact help deck builders confirm the correct printing quickly.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition and finish — near-mint estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $5.94 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
What is The Hive from Collectors' Edition?
The Hive is a Rare Artifact from Collectors' Edition numbered 273 in Magic: The Gathering. Cactaur indexes set, rarity, mana cost, and market references for this printing.
How much is The Hive worth?
Cactaur's catalog snapshot shows a market reference near $5.94 for ungraded The Hive. Condition, finish, and recent sold comps can move realized prices above or below that benchmark.
What rarity is The Hive?
The Hive is catalogued as Rare in Collectors' Edition. Use the collector number and set symbol on listings to confirm you are buying this exact printing.
Is The Hive legal in Commander or Standard?
The Hive shows format legality in modern, legacy, vintage, penny based on our latest ingest. Always verify the exact printing and ban-list updates before registering a deck for an event.
Should I buy The Hive near mint or played?
Near-mint copies command the catalog reference near $5.94. Heavily played copies trade lower unless the card is a chase rare where any clean copy is scarce.
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