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Primordial Hydra
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #284 · Mythic · released 2026-04-24
{X}{G}{G}
Creature — Hydra
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
At the beginning of your upkeep, double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature.
This creature has trample as long as it has ten or more +1/+1 counters on it.
Primordial Hydra is a mythic green creature from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). It has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2011 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $1.52 to $28.92 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
USD$1.29
Format legality
Where you can play Primordial Hydra in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricNot legal
BrawlNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (6)
Prices range from $1.52 to $28.92 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $1.52.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic 2012 | 189 | Mythic | $7.41 | $28.92 |
| Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 Promos | 1 | Mythic | $11.65 | — |
| Magic 2013 | 183 | Mythic | $7.96 | $18.64 |
| Jumpstart 2022 | 712 | Mythic | $7.75 | — |
| Secret Lair Drop | 1330 | Mythic | — | $16.07 |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 284 | Mythic | $1.52 | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (1).
- 2011-09-22Consider only the number of +1/+1 counters on Primordial Hydra when determining if it has trample, not its power and toughness. For example, a Primordial Hydra with six +1/+1 counters on it that's been the target of Titanic Growth (giving it +4/+4) would not have trample.
Frequently asked questions
Is Primordial Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Primordial Hydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Primordial Hydra legal in?
Primordial Hydra is legal in Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Primordial Hydra been printed?
Primordial Hydra has been printed 6 times across 6 sets, from 2011 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Primordial Hydra?
The cheapest printing is Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (#284) at about $1.52.
Who illustrated Primordial Hydra?
This printing of Primordial Hydra was illustrated by Aleksi Briclot.