Primordial Hydra
Magic 2013 183 • mythic
- Set
- Magic 2013
- Collector number
- 183
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Aleksi Briclot
- Market price
- $7.96
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 introduced in the Magic 2013 core set, released by Wizards of the Coast in 2012. It serves as a reimagining of a creature originally printed in the Magic 2012 set, designed to provide a high-impact, scaling threat for green-aligned decks. Within the context of the game's evolving mechanics, the card was crafted to reward players for investing significant mana over time, embodying the classic 'Timmy' playstyle that emphasizes large, intimidating creatures.
The card features artwork by the illustrator Aleksi Briclot, known for his work on several influential Magic: The Gathering sets. Briclot's design for the Hydra focuses on a sense of visceral, biological growth, utilizing the creature's multiple heads to visually represent its ability to double its size each turn. Upon its release, the card was well-received by casual players for its straightforward yet powerful design, frequently appearing in green ramp decks where its explosive potential could be most effectively leveraged.
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