Kalonian Hydra
Commander 2016 154 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2016
- Collector number
- 154
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $6.37
What it does
Trample
This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it.
Whenever this creature attacks, double the number of +1/+1 counters on each creature you control.
Even baloths fear its feeding time.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Kalonian Hydra was originally introduced in the 2013 Magic: The Gathering core set, designed as a powerful creature that utilized the +1/+1 counter mechanic to scale rapidly in size. Its inclusion in the Commander 2016 preconstructed decks served to provide players with a high-impact threat that rewarded aggressive, proactive board states. The creature is known for its ability to double its own counters whenever it attacks, making it a staple for green-based strategies that focus on scaling creature power.
The artwork for this iteration was illustrated by Chris Rahn, who captured the creature's immense scale and multiple heads amidst a lush, chaotic forest setting. Rahn’s design emphasized the Hydra’s imposing presence through intricate detailing of its scales and the dynamic, sweeping motion of its movement. Upon its release, the card was well-received by the player base for its simplicity and the immediate, game-altering pressure it creates on the battlefield.
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