Ironscale Hydra
Ironscale Hydra Price Summary
As of Aug 8, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ironscale Hydra is $0.56 (PLST #THB-296), and the most expensive is $4.40 (THB #296, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.56, down 20.0% over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 22.2% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $2.85 (2024).
Ironscale Hydra Printings & Prices
Ironscale Hydra has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Ironscale Hydra: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.40 cash for THB #296 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | THB #296 | Foil | $1.40 | $3.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #THB-296 | Nonfoil | $0.30 | $0.99 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | THB #296 | Nonfoil | $0.26 | $1.29 | 80% |
| CoolStuffInc | THB #296 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | — | — |
Ironscale Hydra Rules Text & Legality
If a creature would deal combat damage to this creature, prevent that damage and put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
Ironscale Hydra is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Ironscale Hydra Rulings
- Jan 24, 2020 If damage that can’t be prevented is dealt to Ironscale Hydra, the damage is dealt and you’ll simultaneously put a +1/+1 counter on it, before the game checks for lethal damage.
- Jan 24, 2020 You put only one +1/+1 counter on Ironscale Hydra per creature whose combat damage is prevented, no matter how much damage would have been dealt.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ironscale Hydra has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #THB-296 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| THB #296 | 2020-01-24 | Rare | Standard |
| THB #296 | 2020-01-24 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #THB-296 
THB #296 Ironscale Hydra in Commander
Ironscale Hydra is the #8,749 most-played card on EDHREC, down 72 places over the last 30 days.
Ironscale Hydra FAQ
How much is Ironscale Hydra worth?
Ironscale Hydra is worth about $0.56 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 8, 2026. Prices range from $0.56 to $4.40 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Ironscale Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Ironscale Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Ironscale Hydra been reprinted?
Yes — Ironscale Hydra has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ironscale Hydra cheap?
Ironscale Hydra trades at about $0.56 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,749 on EDHREC).