Benevolent Hydra
Secret Lair Drop 1889 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Drop
- Collector number
- 1889
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Jack Teagle
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on another creature you control, that many plus one +1/+1 counters are put on it instead.
tap, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature you control.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Benevolent Hydra card, released as part of the Secret Lair Drop Series, represents a thematic exploration of the hydra creature type within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Debuting in a specialized drop, this item was crafted to highlight unique illustrative styles that deviate from standard expansion art, offering collectors a stylized interpretation of the hydra's inherent growth mechanics.
The design of this particular iteration emphasizes a softer, more whimsical aesthetic compared to the typical menacing depictions of hydras in the game's broader lore. By focusing on the concept of 'benevolence,' the artists aimed to subvert player expectations of the creature's aggression. The piece was well-received by fans of high-fantasy illustration and those who prioritize the aesthetic cohesion of their personal collections over strictly competitive gameplay utility.
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About Benevolent Hydra
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