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Phytohydra
RAV · Ravnica: City of Guilds #218 · Rare · released 2005-10-07
{2}{G}{W}{W}
Creature — Plant Hydra
If damage would be dealt to this creature, put that many +1/+1 counters on it instead.
"Look at this creature, so like the Conclave it serves. Cut one head and it grows two. Damage it and it flourishes."
—Veszka, Selesnya evangel
Phytohydra is a rare green-white creature from Ravnica: City of Guilds (2005). It has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2005 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.34 to $5.10 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.74
USD Foil$5.10
Format legality
Where you can play Phytohydra in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (2)
Prices range from $0.34 to $5.10 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Ravnica Remastered at $0.34.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravnica: City of Guilds This page | 218 | Rare | $0.73 | $5.10 |
| Ravnica Remastered | 210 | Rare | $0.34 | $0.38 |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (3).
- 2024-01-12Phytohydra's ability doesn't prevent damage. Damage that can't be prevented will still be replaced by +1/+1 counters being put on Phytohydra.
- 2005-10-01If another effect would prevent damage from being dealt to Phytohydra or replace it with something else, Phytohydra's controller chooses which effect to apply first.
- 2005-10-01If Phytohydra blocks or is blocked by a creature with first strike or double strike, Phytohydra will get the counters during the first-strike combat damage step before it deals its own combat damage during the second combat damage step.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phytohydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Phytohydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Phytohydra legal in?
Phytohydra is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Phytohydra been printed?
Phytohydra has been printed 2 times across 2 sets, from 2005 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Phytohydra?
The cheapest printing is Ravnica Remastered (#210) at about $0.34.
Who illustrated Phytohydra?
This printing of Phytohydra was illustrated by Jim Murray.