Bioessence Hydra
War of the Spark Promos 186s • rare
- Set
- War of the Spark Promos
- Collector number
- 186s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green · Blue
- Artist
- Mathias Kollros
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Trample
This creature enters with a +1/+1 counter on it for each loyalty counter on planeswalkers you control.
Whenever one or more loyalty counters are put on planeswalkers you control, put that many +1/+1 counters on this creature.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Bioessence Hydra was released as part of the War of the Spark expansion for Magic: The Gathering, specifically featured within the set's promotional materials in 2019. The card was designed to capitalize on the set's central mechanic, 'Proliferate,' which allowed players to add counters to permanents and players. By enabling the creature to gain loyalty counters whenever a planeswalker enters the battlefield, the design emphasizes the narrative focus of the set, which centered on a massive confrontation between the heroes of the Multiverse and the villain Nicol Bolas.
The card was illustrated by Johannes Voss, a long-time contributor to the game known for his vibrant and expressive style. Voss aimed to capture the Hydra’s essence as a symbiotic, mana-infused entity, utilizing bold colors to reflect the chaotic magical surge occurring during the War of the Spark. Upon its release, the card was received as a niche but effective tool for casual and Commander-focused players who sought to maximize planeswalker-centric deck strategies.
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