Vastwood Hydra
Commander 2020 194 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2020
- Collector number
- 194
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- X mana green mana green mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Slawomir Maniak
- Market price
- $1.32
What it does
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
When this creature dies, you may distribute a number of +1/+1 counters equal to the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature among any number of creatures you control.
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
Vastwood Hydra first appeared in the Magic: The Gathering Magic 2014 core set, designed to showcase the hydra creature archetype's scaling mechanic. It was specifically crafted to reward players for investing late-game mana, allowing for a creature that grows in power as the match progresses. This particular printing appeared in the Commander 2020 product, specifically within the Symbiotic Swarm deck, which focused on the keyword ability keywords and graveyard synergy.
The art for this iteration was rendered by Aleksi Briclot, a prolific contributor to the game known for his painterly, high-fantasy style. Briclot focused on conveying the creature's immense scale and its ability to absorb magical energy from the forest, emphasizing the theme of growth through its sprawling, vine-like appendages. Within the context of the Commander format, the card is recognized for its straightforward utility and its capacity to act as a significant late-game threat that leaves behind a defensive presence even after it is removed from the battlefield.
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