Primordial Hydra
SOCSecrets of Strixhaven Commander/#284/2026MythicReprint
Colour IDMV 2
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$2.49
Cardmarket€1.17
ManaPool$0.40
TCGplayer$1.35
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$1.15
MTGO (Cardhoarder)
retail$0.03 tix
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $2.49High $2.49Low $1.79▲ 39.1%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$1.35TCGplayer, USD, retail, nonfoil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▲ 3.0%30d▼ 10.6%90d▼ 19.2%
90d high
$1.74
90d low
$1.26
Paper printings priced
6
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$1.35
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Down 10.6% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 22% below its 90 day high of $1.74.
- This is the cheapest paper printing of the card currently priced (6 priced in total).
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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: $1.35 (down 10.6% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Primordial Hydra FAQ
How much is Primordial Hydra worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Primordial Hydra is $1.35. It is down 10.6% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $1.26 to $1.74.
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 Primordial Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes, Primordial Hydra is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Primordial Hydra legal in Modern?
Yes, Primordial Hydra is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.