Goldvein Hydra
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 270 • mythic
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 270
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- David Auden Nash
- Market price
- $3.07
What it does
Vigilance, trample, haste
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
When this creature dies, create a number of tapped Treasure tokens equal to its power.
The key is to slay it before it sprouts so many heads that your fear outpaces your greed.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Goldvein Hydra was released in 2024 as part of the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander deck, a specialized expansion within the broader Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. The card was designed to function within the high-mana, resource-intensive playstyle associated with green-aligned strategies in the Commander format. Its mechanical identity centers on the 'treasure' token synergy, rewarding players for investing significant mana into a singular, scaling threat.
The illustration, credited to artist Jason Rainville, captures the creature's crystalline and subterranean aesthetic. Rainville’s design sought to emphasize the hydra’s connection to earth and wealth, utilizing sharp, golden geometries to contrast with the creature's organic, serpentine form. Upon release, the card was received positively by the Commander community for its utility in ramp-focused decks and its ability to provide lasting value even after the creature leaves the battlefield.
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