Primordial Hydra
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 284 • mythic
- Set
- Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
- Collector number
- 284
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Aleksi Briclot
- Market price
- $1.38
What it does
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
At the beginning of your upkeep, double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature.
This creature has trample as long as it has ten or more +1/+1 counters on it.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Primordial Hydra was originally printed in the Magic 2012 core set, designed as a mythic rare creature that embodies the iconic green mechanical theme of growth and scaling power. The card gained significant popularity for its ability to double its number of +1/+1 counters during each upkeep, making it a perennial favorite for casual Commander players who enjoy high-risk, high-reward creature combat.
The version from the Secrets of Strixhaven Commander release, designated as collector number 284, serves as a thematic reprint within the broader scope of Magic: The Gathering's curated supplementary products. While the card retains its original mechanical identity, its inclusion in these specialized decks allows players to access established powerful staples within updated product frameworks, reflecting Wizards of the Coast's ongoing strategy of maintaining availability for essential cards across different formats.
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