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Lifeblood Hydra
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #274 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{X}{G}{G}{G}
Creature — Hydra
Trample
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
When this creature dies, you gain life and draw cards equal to its power.
Pharika has written her secrets on its bones so that only the worthy may discover them.
Lifeblood Hydra is a rare green creature from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). It has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2014 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.32 to $2.72 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
USD$0.32
Format legality
Where you can play Lifeblood Hydra in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.32 to $2.72 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $0.32.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander 2014 | 45 | Rare | $2.72 | — |
| Commander Anthology | 124 | Rare | $2.43 | — |
| Commander Masters | 565 | Rare | — | — |
| Commander Masters | 303 | Rare | $0.65 | $2.72 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 274 | Rare | $0.32 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2014-11-07Use Lifeblood Hydra's power when it died (including any +1/+1 counters it had) to determine how much life to gain and how many cards to draw.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lifeblood Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Lifeblood Hydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Lifeblood Hydra legal in?
Lifeblood Hydra is legal in Legacy, Vintage, Commander and Oathbreaker.
How many times has Lifeblood Hydra been printed?
Lifeblood Hydra has been printed 5 times across 4 sets, from 2014 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Lifeblood Hydra?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (#274) at about $0.32.
Who illustrated Lifeblood Hydra?
This printing of Lifeblood Hydra was illustrated by Alex Horley-Orlandelli.