Phyrexian Hydra
MBSMirrodin Besieged/#85/2011Rare
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$1.79
Cardmarket€1.33
ManaPool$0.41
TCGplayer$2.29
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.45
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.02 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $1.79High $1.79Low $1.29▲ 20.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$2.29TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.8%30d▼ 17.6%90d▼ 26.6%
90d high
$3.33
90d low
$2.29
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$2.09
Mirrodin Besieged
- Down 17.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 31% below its 90 day high of $3.33.
- Foil copies of this printing are trading 9% below nonfoil.
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Gameplay and rules
Creature — Phyrexian Hydra
Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)
If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Put a -1/-1 counter on this creature for each 1 damage prevented this way.
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Keywords
Infect
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 (2)
wotc1 Jun 2011
If damage dealt to Phyrexian Hydra can’t be prevented (due to Leyline of Punishment, for example), it will be dealt as normal and won’t cause Phyrexian Hydra to put -1/-1 counters on itself.
wotc1 Jun 2011
If multiple damage prevention effects, including Phyrexian Hydra’s, are attempting to prevent damage that would be dealt to Phyrexian Hydra, its controller chooses which to apply.
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About this card
Phyrexian Hydra
Phyrexian Hydra is a Creature — Phyrexian Hydra, with mana cost {3}{G}{G} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: not_legal, Pioneer: not_legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $2.29 (down 17.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Phyrexian Hydra FAQ
How much is Phyrexian Hydra worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Phyrexian Hydra is $2.29. It is down 17.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $2.29 to $3.33.
What is the cheapest printing of Phyrexian Hydra?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Mirrodin Besieged at $2.09 on TCGplayer.
What set was Phyrexian Hydra first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MBS #85, released 2011-02-04.
Is there a foil version of Phyrexian Hydra?
Yes. On this printing, foil copies trade at $2.09 versus $2.29 for nonfoil, which is 9% less expensive on TCGplayer.
Is Phyrexian Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes, Phyrexian Hydra is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Phyrexian Hydra legal in Modern?
Yes, Phyrexian Hydra is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Phyrexian Hydra legal in Standard?
Phyrexian Hydra is not currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Phyrexian Hydra do?
Phyrexian Hydra is a Creature — Phyrexian Hydra with mana cost {3}{G}{G}. Its Oracle text reads: "Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.) If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Put a -1/-1 counter on this creature for each 1 damage prevented this way.".