Magic: The Gathering

Steelbane Hydra

Secrets of Strixhaven Commander 288 • rare

Set: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander
Collector number: 288
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: X mana green mana green mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Green
Artist: Nicholas Gregory
Market price: $0.37

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What it's worth

$0.37market price via TCGplayer · Aug 18, 2026$0.34 – $0.74 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This rare creature card holds a distinct place within the collection as a sought-after piece from the Strixhaven Commander series. Its status as a rare item reflects the care put into its design and makes it a prized addition for those looking to round out their card sets.

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Card face

What it does

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

2 generic mana green mana, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

Many an ancient treasure has been reduced to jagged caltrops by its snapping jaws.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Steelbane Hydra was released in 2021 as part of the Strixhaven: School of Mages Commander set. The card was designed to support the green-white 'Silverquill Statement' and 'Lorehold Legacies' color identities, specifically focusing on the Strixhaven theme of magical academia. It functions as a flexible utility piece, allowing players to utilize mana efficiently to scale the creature's power while simultaneously acting as a recurring removal tool for artifacts and enchantments.

The card was illustrated by Nicholas Gregory, whose work is known for blending organic creature designs with distinct magical energy. In his portrayal of the Hydra, Gregory emphasizes the creature's segmented, metallic-armored appearance, which aligns with its name and ability to dismantle technological or magical constructs. Upon release, the card was well-received by the Commander community for its strategic versatility, specifically as a repeatable answer to problematic permanents in a format where utility creatures are highly valued.

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About

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