Kalonian Hydra
Magic 2014 181 • mythic
- Set
- Magic 2014
- Collector number
- 181
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $6.51
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
Kalonian Hydra was released in July 2013 as part of the Magic 2014 Core Set. It was designed as a powerhouse creature for the green color identity, intended to showcase the set's focus on creature-centric gameplay and the 'evolve' style mechanics that reward aggressive board states. The card quickly became a staple in tournament play due to its ability to double its own +1/+1 counters each time it attacks, effectively scaling its power exponentially.
The card’s striking visual identity was crafted by artist Chris Rahn, whose illustration captures the imposing, multi-headed nature of the creature within the lush, untamed forests of the Magic multiverse. Rahn’s design emphasizes the Hydra’s growth, utilizing dynamic lighting and scale to convey its mechanical threat. Upon its debut, the card was well-received by players for its straightforward yet high-impact design, eventually becoming one of the most recognizable and coveted rare cards from the M14 era.
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