Heroes’ Bane (IMA #166)
Heroes' Bane is a uncommon printing from Iconic Masters (IMA #166), a Creature — Hydra. Illustrated by Raymond Swanland.
Card text
This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it.
{2}{G}{G}: Put X +1/+1 counters on this creature, where X is its power.
Travelers' tales claim that hydras bite off their own heads to make themselves deadlier.
Details
| Mana cost | {3}{G}{G} |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — Hydra |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Set | Iconic Masters (IMA) |
| Collector number | 166 |
| Artist | Raymond Swanland |
| Released | 2017-11-17 |
Current price
As of 2026-10-19, Scryfall listed this printing at non-foil $0.34, foil $0.53 (USD). Prices change constantly, so check the live price before buying.
Legality
| Standard | Legal |
|---|---|
| Future Standard | Legal |
| Historic | Legal |
| Timeless | Legal |
| Gladiator | Legal |
| Pioneer | Legal |
| Modern | Legal |
| Legacy | Legal |
| Pauper | Not legal |
| Vintage | Legal |
| Penny Dreadful | Legal |
| Commander | Legal |
| Oathbreaker | Legal |
| Standard Brawl | Legal |
| Brawl | Legal |
| Competitive Brawl | Legal |
| Alchemy | Legal |
| Pauper Commander | Not legal |
| Duel Commander | Legal |
| Old School | Not legal |
| Premodern | Not legal |
| PrEDH | Not legal |
| TLR | Not legal |
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Rulings
- November 8, 2024 — The value of X is calculated only once, as Heroes' Bane's last ability resolves.
- November 8, 2024 — If Heroes' Bane's power is less than 0 when its second ability resolves, X is considered to be 0.