Balduvian Hydra
Creature — Hydra · Rare
Balduvian Hydra is currently worth about $1.12 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
This creature enters with X +1/+0 counters on it. Remove a +1/+0 counter from this creature: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to it this turn. RRR: Put a +1/+0 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.
Format legality
Reserved List — never reprinted
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- R
- Type line
- Creature — Hydra
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2008
- Artist
- Melissa A. Benson
- P/T
- 0/1
Playability
#28998 most-played card on EDHREC — Niche pick
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Age | 173 | Rare | $1.12 | — |
| Masters Edition II | 118 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
Ice Age #173 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $1.12 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$1.11 – $1.12 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Balduvian Hydra worth?
Balduvian Hydra is currently worth about $1.12 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell.
Which sets was Balduvian Hydra printed in?
Balduvian Hydra has been printed in 2 sets, including Masters Edition II, Ice Age.
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Is Balduvian Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Balduvian Hydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Balduvian Hydra legal in Modern?
Balduvian Hydra is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Balduvian Hydra on the Reserved List?
Yes — Balduvian Hydra is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Masters Edition II · Ice Age
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