Hydra Broodmaster
Hydra Broodmaster Price Summary
As of Aug 7, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Hydra Broodmaster is $0.25 (JOU #128), and the most expensive is $2.11 (JOU #128, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.33, flat over 7 days, up 22.2% over 30 days, up 13.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.49 (2024).
Hydra Broodmaster Printings & Prices
Hydra Broodmaster has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, ripple foil and foil finishes.
Sell Hydra Broodmaster: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $0.20 cash for CP1 #4 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 75% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CP1 #4 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | JOU #128 | Foil | $0.20 | $0.99 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | M3C #233 | Ripple Foil | $0.12 | $0.79 | 85% |
| Card Kingdom | JOU #128 | Nonfoil | $0.05 | $0.49 | 90% |
| Card Kingdom | M3C #233 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | C21 #194 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Hydra Broodmaster Rules Text & Legality
{X}{X}{G}: Monstrosity X. (If this creature isn't monstrous, put X +1/+1 counters on it and it becomes monstrous.)
When this creature becomes monstrous, create X X/X green Hydra creature tokens.
Hydra Broodmaster is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Hydra Broodmaster Rulings
- Apr 26, 2014 An ability that triggers when a creature becomes monstrous won't trigger if that creature isn't on the battlefield when its monstrosity ability resolves.
- Apr 26, 2014 Monstrous isn't an ability that a creature has. It's just something true about that creature. If the creature stops being a creature or loses its abilities, it will continue to be monstrous.
- Apr 26, 2014 Once a creature becomes monstrous, it can't become monstrous again. If the creature is already monstrous when the monstrosity ability resolves, nothing happens.
- Apr 26, 2014 The value of each X in Hydra Broodmaster's last ability is equal to the value chosen for X when its monstrosity ability was activated.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Hydra Broodmaster has been reprinted 6 times. The Modern Horizons 3 Commander reprint cut the price 72% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3C #233 | 2024-06-14 | Rare | Standard | $0.72 | $0.40 | $0.20 | $0.11 |
| M3C #233 | 2024-06-14 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C21 #194 | 2021-04-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CP1 #4 | 2014-07-18 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| JOU #128 | 2014-05-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| JOU #128 | 2014-05-02 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
M3C #233 
C21 #194 
CP1 #4 
JOU #128 Hydra Broodmaster in Commander
Hydra Broodmaster is the #4,134 most-played card on EDHREC, down 50 places over the last 30 days.
Hydra Broodmaster FAQ
How much is Hydra Broodmaster worth?
Hydra Broodmaster is worth about $0.33 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 7, 2026. Prices range from $0.25 to $2.11 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Hydra Broodmaster legal in Commander?
Yes — Hydra Broodmaster is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Hydra Broodmaster been reprinted?
Yes — Hydra Broodmaster has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Hydra Broodmaster cheap?
Hydra Broodmaster trades at about $0.33 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.