Clockwork Hydra
Clockwork Hydra Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Clockwork Hydra is $0.21 (TSP #253), and the most expensive is $1.27 (TSP #253, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.21, down 4.5% over 7 days, down 4.5% over 30 days, up 5.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.27 (2026).
Clockwork Hydra Printings & Prices
Clockwork Hydra has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Clockwork Hydra: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.88 cash for TSP #253 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TSP #253 | Foil | $0.88 | $2.49 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | TSR #264 | Foil | $0.08 | $0.49 | 84% |
| CoolStuffInc | TSR #264 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | TSP #253 | Foil | $0.05 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSP #253 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSR #264 | Foil | $0.02 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | DDF #55 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| Card Kingdom | TSP #253 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | $0.35 | 97% |
| starcitygames | DDF #55 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
| starcitygames | TSP #253 | Nonfoil | $0.01 | — | — |
Clockwork Hydra Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it.
Whenever this creature attacks or blocks, remove a +1/+1 counter from it. If you do, it deals 1 damage to any target.
{T}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Clockwork Hydra is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Clockwork Hydra Rulings
- Mar 19, 2021 If Clockwork Hydra leaves the battlefield while its trigger is on the stack, you can't remove a +1/+1 counter from it, so it won't deal damage.
- Mar 19, 2021 If the chosen target is an illegal target by the time Clockwork Hydra's triggered ability tries to resolve, the ability doesn't resolve. You don't remove a counter from Clockwork Hydra.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Clockwork Hydra has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| J22 #135 | 2022-12-02 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSR #264 | 2021-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSR #264 | 2021-03-19 | Uncommon | Standard |
| DDF #55 | 2010-09-03 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSP #253 | 2006-10-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
| TSP #253 | 2006-10-06 | Uncommon | Standard |
J22 #135 
TSR #264 
DDF #55 
TSP #253 Clockwork Hydra in Commander
Clockwork Hydra is the #17,189 most-played card on EDHREC, down 204 places over the last 30 days.
Clockwork Hydra FAQ
How much is Clockwork Hydra worth?
Clockwork Hydra is worth about $0.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.21 to $1.27 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Clockwork Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Clockwork Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Clockwork Hydra been reprinted?
Yes — Clockwork Hydra has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Clockwork Hydra cheap?
Clockwork Hydra trades at about $0.21 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#17,189 on EDHREC).