Rock Hydra (2ED #172)
Rock Hydra is a rare printing from Unlimited Edition (2ED #172), a Creature — Hydra. Illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.
Card text
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
For each 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature, if it has a +1/+1 counter on it, remove a +1/+1 counter from it and prevent that 1 damage.
{R}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn.
{R}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.
Details
| Mana cost | {X}{R}{R} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Hydra |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Set | Unlimited Edition (2ED) |
| Collector number | 172 |
| Artist | Jeff A. Menges |
| Released | 1993-12-01 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $48.15 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Not legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Not legal |
| Historic | Not legal |
| Timeless | Not legal |
| Gladiator | Not legal |
| Pioneer | Not legal |
| Modern | Not legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Not legal |
| Brawl | Not legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Not legal |
| Alchemy | Not legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Legal |
| TLR | Legal |
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