Magic: The Gathering

Rock Hydra

30th Anniversary Edition 464 • rare

Set: 30th Anniversary Edition
Collector number: 464
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: X mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red
Artist: Jeff A. Menges
Market price: $76.99

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Market

What it's worth

$76.99market price via TCGplayer · Aug 25, 2026$67.49 – $88.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from this specific anniversary set, the Rock Hydra stands out as a unique piece of history for any dedicated collector. Its place in this series marks a significant commemorative milestone, offering a distinct connection to the game's enduring legacy.

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Card face

What it does

This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.

For each 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature, if it has a +1/+1 counter on it, remove a +1/+1 counter from it and prevent that 1 damage.

red mana: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature this turn.

red mana red mana red mana: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerNot legal
ModernNot legal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Rock Hydra card was originally released in the 1994 Magic: The Gathering expansion set Legends, designed by Richard Garfield. The card's mechanics were intended to reflect the mythological nature of the hydra, growing more powerful as it consumed energy, a design choice that cemented its status as a classic creature card within the early history of the game.

This specific version originates from the 30th Anniversary Edition, released in 2022 to commemorate three decades of the franchise. While the artwork remains faithful to the original aesthetic, the set was produced as a premium, non-tournament-legal product, aimed at collectors who value the nostalgia of iconic early-era card designs presented in a modern, commemorative format.

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About

About Rock Hydra

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