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Steelbane Hydra
SOC · Secrets of Strixhaven Commander #288 · Rare · released 2026-04-24
{X}{G}{G}
Creature — Turtle Hydra
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
{2}{G}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
Many an ancient treasure has been reduced to jagged caltrops by its snapping jaws.
Steelbane Hydra is a rare green creature from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander (2026). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2019 to 2026. Recent market prices range from $0.31 to $3.35 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.36
Format legality
Where you can play Steelbane Hydra in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (4)
Prices range from $0.31 to $3.35 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternal at $0.31.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throne of Eldraine | 322 | Rare | $3.35 | — |
| New Capenna Commander | 313 | Rare | $2.52 | — |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternal | 52 | Rare | $0.31 | — |
| Secrets of Strixhaven Commander This page | 288 | Rare | $0.37 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Steelbane Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Steelbane Hydra is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Steelbane Hydra legal in?
Steelbane Hydra is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Steelbane Hydra been printed?
Steelbane Hydra has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2019 to 2026.
What is the cheapest printing of Steelbane Hydra?
The cheapest printing is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternal (#52) at about $0.31.
Who illustrated Steelbane Hydra?
This printing of Steelbane Hydra was illustrated by Nicholas Gregory.