Ironscale Hydra
Creature — Hydra · Rare
Ironscale Hydra is currently worth about $0.72 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom. 2 collectors on RareWell hold 2 copies.
If a creature would deal combat damage to this creature, prevent that damage and put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 5
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Creature — Hydra
- Rarity
- Rare
- First printed
- 2020
- Artist
- Brian Valeza
- P/T
- 5/5
Playability
#8710 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
Rulings
You put only one +1/+1 counter on Ironscale Hydra per creature whose combat damage is prevented, no matter how much damage would have been dealt.
— wotc, 2020-01-24
If damage that can’t be prevented is dealt to Ironscale Hydra, the damage is dealt and you’ll simultaneously put a +1/+1 counter on it, before the game checks for lethal damage.
— wotc, 2020-01-24
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theros Beyond Death | 296 | Rare | $1.21 | $4.40 |
| The List | THB-296 | Rare | $0.72 | — |
Price intelligence
Theros Beyond Death #296 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $4.40 | $1.21 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
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$1.21 – $4.40 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Ironscale Hydra worth?
Ironscale Hydra is currently worth about $0.72 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $0.72 to $4.40 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Ironscale Hydra printed in?
Ironscale Hydra has been printed in 2 sets, including Theros Beyond Death, The List.
Can I buy Ironscale Hydra on RareWell?
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Is Ironscale Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Ironscale Hydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Ironscale Hydra legal in Modern?
Yes — Ironscale Hydra is legal in Modern.
Is Ironscale Hydra on the Reserved List?
No — Ironscale Hydra is not on the Reserved List.
Are there official rulings for Ironscale Hydra?
Yes — Ironscale Hydra has 2 official rulings from Wizards of the Coast.
Printed in: Theros Beyond Death · The List
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