Hungering Hydra
Hungering Hydra Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hungering Hydra is $2.96 (C20 #177), and the most expensive is $9.82 (PM19 #189s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $3.15, down 0.9% over 7 days, down 20.6% over 30 days, down 7.6% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $4.08 (2026).
Hungering Hydra Printings & Prices
Hungering Hydra has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including prerelease treatments.
Sell Hungering Hydra: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $5.25 cash for PM19 #189s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PM19 #189s | Foil | $5.25 | $12.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #189 | Foil | $2.80 | $6.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | M19 #189 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | C20 #177 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M19 #189 | Nonfoil | $0.95 | $2.79 | 66% |
| Card Kingdom | C20 #177 | Nonfoil | $0.75 | $2.99 | 75% |
Hungering Hydra Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
This creature can't be blocked by more than one creature.
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, put that many +1/+1 counters on it. (It must survive the damage to get the counters.)
Hungering Hydra is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hungering Hydra has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| C20 #177 | 2020-04-17 | Rare | Standard |
| PM19 #189s | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Prerelease |
| M19 #189 | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
| M19 #189 | 2018-07-13 | Rare | Standard |
C20 #177 
PM19 #189s 
M19 #189 Hungering Hydra in Commander
Hungering Hydra is the #3,496 most-played card on EDHREC, down 34 places over the last 30 days.
Hungering Hydra FAQ
How much is Hungering Hydra worth?
Hungering Hydra is worth about $3.15 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $2.96 to $9.82 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Hungering Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Hungering Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Hungering Hydra been reprinted?
Yes — Hungering Hydra has been reprinted 4 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hungering Hydra cheap?
Hungering Hydra trades at about $3.15 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful.