Magic: The Gathering

Hydra

Journey into Nyx Tokens 4 • common

Set: Journey into Nyx Tokens
Collector number: 4
Rarity: Common
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Steve Prescott
Market price: $0.96

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$0.96market price via TCGplayer · Aug 19, 2026$0.96 – $1.20 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a common creature from the tokens set, this card serves as a functional companion piece for gameplay encounters. Its inclusion in this specific collection marks it as a piece designed to represent a summoned entity on the table.

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StandardNot legal
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ModernNot legal
LegacyNot legal
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CommanderNot legal
PauperNot legal
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HistoricNot legal
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Penny DreadfulNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Hydra token was released in May 2014 as part of the Journey into Nyx expansion for Magic: The Gathering. These tokens were produced to represent the creature entities generated by various cards in the set, specifically those utilizing the mechanic of placing +1/+1 counters on creatures to simulate a growing hydra. The token serves as a physical play aid, ensuring players could clearly distinguish between permanent cards and the temporary manifestations created during gameplay.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Steve Prescott, known for his dynamic and imaginative creature designs within the Magic: The Gathering universe. Prescott opted for a visual style that emphasizes the monstrous, multi-headed nature of the creature, utilizing a color palette that aligns with the enchantment-focused themes of the Theros block. Upon its release, the token was well-received by the player base for its clear utility and the characteristically visceral aesthetic Prescott brought to the card's design.

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