Genesis Hydra
Magic 2015 Promos 176★ • rare
- Set
- Magic 2015 Promos
- Collector number
- 176★
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Peter Mohrbacher
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
When you cast this spell, reveal the top X cards of your library. You may put a nonland permanent card with mana value X or less from among them onto the battlefield. Then shuffle the rest into your library.
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Genesis Hydra was first released as part of the Magic 2015 core set in July 2014, designed as a powerful green creature that rewards players for spending large amounts of mana. The promotional version, marked by the distinctive star symbol and specific set numbering, was distributed as a participation reward at launch events, serving as an incentive for players to engage with the new set's mechanics.
The artwork for the card was created by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific fantasy illustrator known for his dynamic sense of motion and scale. In this design, Briclot focused on conveying the hydra's ability to pull creatures from the depths of the player's library, capturing a sense of primordial growth. The card was well-received by the player base for its strategic versatility, becoming a staple in ramp-focused decks during its time in the competitive rotation.
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