Bristling Hydra
Kaladesh Promos 147★ • rare
- Set
- Kaladesh Promos
- Collector number
- 147★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
When this creature enters, you get E symbol E symbol E symbol (three energy counters).
Pay E symbol E symbol E symbol: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. It gains hexproof until end of turn.
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
Bristling Hydra was introduced as part of the Kaladesh expansion for Magic: The Gathering, released in late 2016. The set was inspired by aetherpunk aesthetics, drawing heavily from Indian-influenced art and culture to depict a world of invention and ingenuity. As a promotional version marked with the star symbol and collector number 147★, this specific iteration was distributed through organized play events or specialized product bundles designed to showcase the set's unique energy-based mechanics.
The creature was illustrated by artist Craig J. Spearing, who sought to capture the ferocious, elemental nature of the creature as it interacts with the volatile energy source of the Kaladesh plane. The design focuses on the hydra’s defensive resilience and its ability to utilize energy counters to protect itself. Within the competitive community, the card became a well-regarded staple for green-based midrange decks due to its difficult-to-target nature and potential for rapid scaling in size.
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