Hungering Hydra
Core Set 2019 189 • rare
- Set
- Core Set 2019
- Collector number
- 189
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Daarken
- Market price
- $3.37
What it does
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
This creature can't be blocked by more than one creature.
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, put that many +1/+1 counters on it. (It must survive the damage to get the counters.)
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
Hungering Hydra was released as part of the Core Set 2019 expansion for Magic: The Gathering, which was designed to serve as a bridge for new players while providing mechanical depth for veterans. The card reflects the set's focus on the classic tropes of the game, reimagining the iconic hydra creature type with a scaling mechanic that rewards players for investing mana into it over time, fitting the green color identity of steady, late-game growth.
The artwork for this piece was illustrated by Wisnutansa Adiputera, who captured the creature's menacing, multi-headed aesthetic. The design intent was to create a threat that grows increasingly difficult to handle as the game progresses, making it a staple of limited formats during its release. It received a positive reception among players for its simple yet effective design, which embodies the 'stompy' nature of green creature decks.
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