Primordial Hydra
M12Magic 2012/#189/2011Mythic
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$5.49
ManaPool$2.09
TCGplayer$5.36
Cardmarket€4.20
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$3.70
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $5.49High $7.49Low $5.49▼ 21.5%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$5.36TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 10.2%30d▼ 27.7%90d▼ 35.9%
90d high
$8.36
90d low
$5.36
Paper printings priced
6
Currently 2nd
Cheapest paper printing
$1.35
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Down 27.7% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 36% below its 90 day high of $8.36.
- This printing is the 2nd cheapest paper printing currently priced (6 priced in total).
- Foil copies of this printing carry a 440% premium over nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
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.
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Keywords
Double
Card capabilities
Creature
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Digital formats
Rulings (1)
wotc22 Sept 2011
Consider 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.
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About this card
Primordial Hydra
Primordial Hydra is a Creature — Hydra, with mana cost {X}{G}{G} (mana value 2). Printed 6 times across MTG sets.
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $5.36 (down 27.7% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Primordial Hydra FAQ
How much is Primordial Hydra worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Primordial Hydra is $5.36. It is down 27.7% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $5.36 to $8.36.
What is the cheapest printing of Primordial Hydra?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Secrets of Strixhaven Commander at $1.35 on TCGplayer.
What is the most expensive printing of Primordial Hydra?
The most expensive currently priced paper printing is from Secret Lair Drop at $14.43 on TCGplayer.
How many printings of Primordial Hydra are there?
Primordial Hydra has been printed 6 times in English paper sets that MTGPrices tracks.
What set was Primordial Hydra first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from M12 #189, released 2011-07-15.
What is the newest printing of Primordial Hydra?
The most recent English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from SOC #284, released 2026-04-24.
Is there a foil version of Primordial Hydra?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $28.92 versus $5.36 for nonfoil, which is 440% more expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Primordial Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes, Primordial Hydra is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.