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Polukranos, World Eater
THS · Theros #172 · Mythic · released 2013-09-27
{2}{G}{G}
Legendary Creature — Hydra
{X}{X}{G}: Monstrosity X. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put X +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
When Polukranos becomes monstrous, it deals X damage divided as you choose among any number of target creatures your opponents control. Each of those creatures deals damage equal to its power to Polukranos.
Polukranos, World Eater is a mythic green creature from Theros (2013). It has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2013 to 2024. Recent market prices range from $0.60 to $2.24 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.58
USD Foil$1.70
Format legality
Where you can play Polukranos, World Eater 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 $0.60 to $2.24 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Theros at $0.60.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duel Decks: Heroes vs. Monsters | 43 | Mythic | — | $0.80 |
| Theros This page | 172 | Mythic | $0.60 | $1.70 |
| The List | THS-172 | Mythic | $2.24 | — |
| Pioneer Masters | 190 | Rare | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (7).
- 2013-09-15The value of X in Polukranos's last ability is equal to the value chosen for X when its activated ability was activated.
- 2013-09-15You choose the division of damage as you put the ability on the stack, not as it resolves. Each target must be assigned at least 1 damage. In multiplayer games, you may choose creatures controlled by different opponents.
- 2013-09-15If some, but not all, of the ability's targets become illegal, you can't change the division of damage. Damage that would've been dealt to illegal targets simply isn't dealt.
- 2013-09-15As Polukranos's triggered ability resolves, Polukranos deals damage first, then the target creatures do. Although no creature will die until after the ability finishes resolving, the order could matter if Polukranos has wither or infect.
- 2013-09-15Once a creature becomes monstrous, it can't become monstrous again. If the creature is already monstrous when the monstrosity ability resolves, nothing happens.
- 2013-09-15Monstrous isn't an ability that a creature has. It's just something true about that creature. If the creature stops being a creature or loses its abilities, it will continue to be monstrous.
- 2013-09-15An ability that triggers when a creature becomes monstrous won't trigger if that creature isn't on the battlefield when its monstrosity ability resolves.
Frequently asked questions
Is Polukranos, World Eater legal in Commander?
Yes — Polukranos, World Eater is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Polukranos, World Eater legal in?
Polukranos, World Eater is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Polukranos, World Eater been printed?
Polukranos, World Eater has been printed 4 times across 4 sets, from 2013 to 2024.
What is the cheapest printing of Polukranos, World Eater?
The cheapest printing is Theros (#172) at about $0.60.
Who illustrated Polukranos, World Eater?
This printing of Polukranos, World Eater was illustrated by Johann Bodin.