Protean Hydra
Creature — Hydra · Mythic
Protean Hydra is currently worth about $4.56 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage and remove that many +1/+1 counters from it. Whenever a +1/+1 counter is removed from this creature, put two +1/+1 counters on it at the beginning of the next end step.
Format legality
Card facts
- Mana value
- 1
- Color identity
- G
- Type line
- Creature — Hydra
- Rarity
- Mythic
- First printed
- 2009
- Artist
- Jim Murray
- P/T
- 0/0
Playability
#6340 most-played card on EDHREC — Commonly played
Popularity data from EDHREC
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Prices by printing
Latest tracked estimates. Updated daily.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Nonfoil | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2010 | 200 | Mythic | $4.65 | $14.16 |
| Magic 2011 | 194 | Rare | $4.56 | $15.69 |
Price intelligence
Magic 2010 #200 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | foil | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $14.16 | $4.65 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoilfoil
$4.65 – $14.16 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Protean Hydra worth?
Protean Hydra is currently worth about $4.56 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $4.56 to $15.69 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Protean Hydra printed in?
Protean Hydra has been printed in 2 sets, including Magic 2010, Magic 2011.
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Is Protean Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Protean Hydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Protean Hydra legal in Modern?
Yes — Protean Hydra is legal in Modern.
Is Protean Hydra on the Reserved List?
No — Protean Hydra is not on the Reserved List.
Printed in: Magic 2010 · Magic 2011
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