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Rock Hydra
2ED · Unlimited Edition #172 · Rare · released 1993-12-01
{X}{R}{R}
Creature — Hydra
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.
{R}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.
Rock Hydra is a rare red creature from Unlimited Edition (1993). It has been printed 11 times across 10 sets, from 1993 to 2022. Recent market prices range from $1.00 to $76.99 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$45.99
Format legality
Where you can play Rock Hydra in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (11)
Prices range from $1.00 to $76.99 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Summer Magic / Edgar at $1.00.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition Alpha | 171 | Rare | — | — |
| Limited Edition Beta | 172 | Rare | — | — |
| Unlimited Edition This page | 172 | Rare | $45.99 | — |
| Intl. Collectors' Edition | 172 | Rare | — | — |
| Collectors' Edition | 172 | Rare | $8.00 | — |
| Foreign Black Border | 173 | Rare | — | — |
| Revised Edition | 173 | Rare | $3.89 | — |
| Summer Magic / Edgar | 173 | Rare | $1.00 | — |
| Masters Edition IV | 133 | Rare | — | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 464 | Rare | $76.99 | — |
| 30th Anniversary Edition | 167 | Rare | $14.98 | — |
More from Unlimited Edition
Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2008-08-01You can activate the activated ability that prevents damage any time, even if no source seems likely to deal damage to you in the near future. It will prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt this turn, even if that turns out to be much later in the turn.
- 2008-08-01If damage that would be dealt to Rock Hydra can't be prevented, you still remove a +1/+1 counter from it for each 1 damage dealt.
- 2004-10-04If put onto the battlefield without casting it from your hand, X will be zero.
- 2004-10-04Once on the battlefield, the X is considered to be zero when calculating its mana cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rock Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Rock Hydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Rock Hydra legal in?
Rock Hydra is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Rock Hydra been printed?
Rock Hydra has been printed 11 times across 10 sets, from 1993 to 2022.
What is the cheapest printing of Rock Hydra?
The cheapest printing is Summer Magic / Edgar (#173) at about $1.00.
Who illustrated Rock Hydra?
This printing of Rock Hydra was illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.