Benevolent Hydra
Creature — Hydra · Rare
Benevolent Hydra is currently worth about $0.92 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 1 collector on RareWell holds 1 copy.
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on another creature you control, that many plus one +1/+1 counters are put on it instead. T, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature you control.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 2
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Creature — Hydra
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2026
- Artist
- Vincent Christiaens
- P/T
- 1/1
Playability
#3029 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
"Put on another creature you control" includes creatures other than Benevolent Hydra that enter the battlefield with +1/+1 counters on them. If another creature would enter the battlefield with a number of +1/+1 counters on it while you control Benevolent Hydra, it enters with that many counters plus one.
— wotc, 2022-12-02
Each additional Benevolent Hydra you control will increase the number of +1/+1 counters placed on anther creature by one.
— wotc, 2022-12-02
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Secret Lair Drop | 1889 | Rare | — | $10.65 |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 38 | Rare | $9.71 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander | 124 | Rare | $0.92 | — |
Price intelligence
Secret Lair Drop #1889 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $10.65 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
foil
$10.65 – $11.00 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Benevolent Hydra worth?
Benevolent Hydra is currently worth about $0.92 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.92 to $10.65 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Benevolent Hydra printed in?
Benevolent Hydra has been printed in 3 sets, including Secrets of Strixhaven Commander, Jumpstart 2022, Secret Lair Drop.
Can I buy Benevolent Hydra on RareWell?
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Is Benevolent Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Benevolent Hydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Benevolent Hydra legal in Modern?
Benevolent Hydra is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Benevolent Hydra on the Reserved List?
No — Benevolent Hydra is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Benevolent Hydra?
Yes — Benevolent Hydra has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander · Jumpstart 2022 · Secret Lair Drop
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