Bristling Hydra
Kaladesh 147 • rare
- Set
- Kaladesh
- Collector number
- 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.16
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 released in 2016 as part of the Kaladesh expansion for Magic: The Gathering. Set on the plane of Kaladesh, a world defined by its focus on invention, artistry, and aether-fueled technology, the card reflects the biological diversity of the world's untamed regions. Mechanically, the card was designed to highlight the set's central energy mechanic, allowing players to utilize collected aether to grant the creature temporary resilience in the face of removal spells.
The artwork was created by illustration veteran Greg Opalinski, who opted for a high-contrast aesthetic that emphasizes the creature's formidable, armored appearance. In the context of competitive play, the card became a defining staple of the Standard format during its tenure, largely due to its efficient mana cost and its ability to protect itself, which made it a primary target for players favoring green-based midrange strategies.
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