Oran-Rief Hydra
Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis 16 • rare
- Set
- Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis
- Collector number
- 16
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Market price
- $0.52
What it does
Trample
Landfall — Whenever a land you control enters, put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. If that land is a Forest, put two +1/+1 counters on this creature instead.
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
Oran-Rief Hydra was printed as part of the Duel Decks: Nissa vs. Ob Nixilis set, released in September 2015. The card was designed to highlight the ramp-heavy, land-focused playstyle associated with Nissa Revane, featuring a mechanic that allowed players to increase its power based on the number of lands they controlled. This release came during a period where Wizards of the Coast focused heavily on the rivalry between iconic Planeswalkers, specifically emphasizing the conflict between Nissa's commitment to Zendikar and Ob Nixilis's desire to restore his power.
The card illustration was created by artist Igor Kieryluk, who is known for his atmospheric and high-fantasy aesthetic within the Magic: The Gathering ecosystem. Kieryluk focused on depicting the immense scale and organic power of the hydra, utilizing the verdant, overgrown visuals of Zendikar’s Oran-Rief region. While the card is a functional piece of gameplay design rather than a highly sought-after collectible, it serves as a representative example of the mid-2010s design philosophy that prioritized synergistic deck themes for casual play formats.
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