Hooded Hydra
Commander 2019 172 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2019
- Collector number
- 172
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Chase Stone
- Market price
- $1.27
What it does
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
When this creature dies, create a 1/1 green Snake creature token for each +1/+1 counter on it.
Morph 3 generic mana green mana green mana
As this creature is turned face up, put five +1/+1 counters on it.
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
Hooded Hydra was originally printed as a rare in the Khans of Tarkir expansion in 2014 before being reprinted in the Commander 2019 preconstructed deck titled Faceless Menace. The card was designed to embody the themes of the Sultai Brood, a faction within the Tarkir setting known for utilizing graveyard resources and manipulative, necromantic magic. Its mechanics reflect this flavor, allowing the hydra to grow larger as it feeds on the remnants of defeated creatures.
The card’s illustration was crafted by artist Kev Walker, a long-standing contributor to the game known for his distinctive, gritty style. Walker sought to emphasize the creature's menacing and serpentine nature, opting for a design that conveys both the physical scale of the hydra and its connection to the dark, swampy aesthetic of the Sultai clan. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its scaling potential and synergy with +1/+1 counter strategies.
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