Oran-Rief Hydra
Battle for Zendikar Promos 181s • rare
- Set
- Battle for Zendikar Promos
- Collector number
- 181s
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Chris Rahn
- Finish
- Foil
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 introduced in the Battle for Zendikar set, released in October 2015. This particular version is a promotional printing released through the Magic: The Gathering store-level events, aimed at rewarding consistent tournament players during the autumn season. The card draws its thematic inspiration from the plane of Zendikar, a world defined by its volatile landscapes and the presence of colossal, nature-bound entities known as hydras.
The card features artwork by Kev Walker, a longtime illustrator for the franchise known for his gritty, detailed style. In this depiction, Walker focuses on the hydra’s integration with the shifting, arboreal environment of Oran-Rief. The design team sought to capture the card’s 'Landfall' mechanic, which mechanically links the creature's growth to the player's manipulation of the land, resulting in a card that feels visually and functionally rooted in the setting's identity.
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