Rock Hydra
Creature — Hydra · Rare
Rock Hydra is currently worth about $3.61 for its most affordable printing, tracked daily across Scryfall, TCGplayer, and Card Kingdom.
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. For each 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature, if it has a +1/+1 counter on it, remove a +1/+1 counter from it and prevent that 1 damage. R: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn. RRR: Put a +1/+1 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
- 1994
- Artist
- Jeff A. Menges
- P/T
- 0/0
Playability
#27268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 464 | Rare | $76.99 | — |
| Unlimited Edition | 172 | Rare | $45.94 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 167 | Rare | $15.00 | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 172 | Rare | $8.00 | — |
| Revised Edition | 173 | Rare | $3.61 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 173 | Rare | — | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 133 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Alpha | 171 | Rare | — | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 172 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 172 | Rare | — | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 173 | Rare | — | — |
Price intelligence
30th Anniversary Edition #464 — every source we track. The spread between retailers is where the deals live.
All sources
| Source | nonfoil | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Scryfall estimate | $76.99 | 2026-07-28 |
Price trend · 90 days
nonfoil
$76.99 – $76.99 · Scryfall estimate
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Frequently asked
How much is Rock Hydra worth?
Rock Hydra is currently worth about $3.61 for its most affordable printing, based on live market estimates tracked daily on RareWell. Copies range from $3.61 to $76.99 across printings and finishes.
Which sets was Rock Hydra printed in?
Rock Hydra has been printed in 10 sets, including Foreign Black Border, Masters Edition IV, Limited Edition Alpha, 30th Anniversary Edition, Intl. Collectors' Edition, Unlimited Edition, and more.
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Is Rock Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Rock Hydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
Is Rock Hydra legal in Modern?
Rock Hydra is not currently legal in Modern.
Is Rock Hydra on the Reserved List?
Yes — Rock Hydra is on Magic's Reserved List, so it will never be reprinted.
Printed in: Foreign Black Border · Masters Edition IV · Limited Edition Alpha · 30th Anniversary Edition · Intl. Collectors' Edition · Unlimited Edition · Limited Edition Beta · Revised Edition · Summer Magic / Edgar · Collectors' Edition
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