Ironscale Hydra
Theros Beyond Death 296 • rare
- Set
- Theros Beyond Death
- Collector number
- 296
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Brian Valeza
- Market price
- $1.57
What it does
If a creature would deal combat damage to this creature, prevent that damage and put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
"Put down your bows, you fools! Arrows only make it angry!"— Callia, Hyrax Tower scout
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
The Ironscale Hydra was released in early 2020 as part of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set Theros Beyond Death. Designed for the game's long-running trading card format, this creature card reflects the set's thematic focus on the mythology and underworld of the Theros plane. Its mechanics, which allow the hydra to grow larger by placing +1/+1 counters on itself whenever it survives damage, were engineered to capture the resilient and monstrous nature of mythological beasts within the game's combat system.
The artwork for this specific card, numbered 296 in the collector series, was illustrated by artist Wisnu Tan. Tan aimed to render the hydra as an imposing, armored threat, utilizing the visual motifs of the Theros setting to emphasize its heavy, metallic scales and predatory stance. Upon its release, the card was received as a solid inclusion for players interested in green-aligned creature strategies, particularly in limited formats where its ability to scale in power provided a distinct tactical advantage during protracted matches.
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