Quick Answer

Giant Fire Beetles is a common Creature — Insect from HBG (HBG) costing {2}{R}.

Giant Fire Beetles MTG card

Giant Fire Beetles

Creature — Insect

Card Text

Menace, double team (When this creature attacks, conjure a duplicate into your hand, then both of them perpetually lose double team.)

Card Stats

2/2 common CMC: 3.0 HBG HBG 🎨 Vincent Christiaens
Conjure Double team Menace

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Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Giant Fire Beetles? Basics

Giant Fire Beetles is a Creature — Insect card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace, double team (When this creature attacks, conjure a duplicate into your hand, then both of them perpetually lose double team.)"

How much mana does Giant Fire Beetles cost to cast? Basics

Giant Fire Beetles has a mana cost of {2}{R}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires R 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.

Giant Fire Beetles's mana cost of {2}{R} 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.

Giant Fire Beetles 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.

Giant Fire Beetles's current oracle text is: "Menace, double team (When this creature attacks, conjure a duplicate into your hand, then both of them perpetually lose double team.)"

What is the current price of Giant Fire Beetles? Pricing

Price data for Giant Fire Beetles is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy Giant Fire Beetles? Pricing

You can purchase Giant Fire Beetles 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 Giant Fire Beetles legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Fire Beetles in Standard is not available.

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

Is Giant Fire Beetles legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Fire Beetles in Modern is not available.

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

Is Giant Fire Beetles legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Fire Beetles in Commander is not available.

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

Is Giant Fire Beetles legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Fire Beetles in Pioneer is not available.

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

Is Giant Fire Beetles legal in Legacy? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Fire Beetles in Legacy is not available.

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

Is Giant Fire Beetles legal in Vintage? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Fire Beetles in Vintage is not available.

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 Giant Fire Beetles legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Giant Fire Beetles 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 Giant Fire Beetles from? Details

This printing of Giant Fire Beetles is from HBG (HBG), with collector number 54.

Giant Fire Beetles may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Giant Fire Beetles's rarity? Details

Giant Fire Beetles is a common card in HBG.

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

Who illustrated Giant Fire Beetles? Details

Giant Fire Beetles was illustrated by Vincent Christiaens.

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

What is Giant Fire Beetles's power and toughness? Details

Giant Fire Beetles is a 2/2 creature.

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

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