Kalonian Hydra
Kalonian Hydra Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Kalonian Hydra is $5.48 (CM2 #140), and the most expensive is $64.58 (M14 #181, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $6.22, up 0.7% over 7 days, down 18.9% over 30 days, up 44.0% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $11.22 (2024).
Kalonian Hydra Printings & Prices
Kalonian Hydra has 7 tracked printings across 7 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Kalonian Hydra: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $24.00 cash for M14 #181 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 40% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | M14 #181 | Foil | $24.00 | $39.99 | 40% |
| CoolStuffInc | M14 #181 | Foil | $20.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | P30A #21 | Foil | $14.00 | $27.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | M14 #181 | Nonfoil | $5.50 | $9.99 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | MOC #305 | Nonfoil | $4.80 | $7.99 | 40% |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M14-181 | Nonfoil | $4.70 | $8.49 | 45% |
| Card Kingdom | CM2 #140 | Nonfoil | $4.30 | $8.49 | 49% |
| Card Kingdom | C16 #154 | Nonfoil | $4.20 | $7.49 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | BLC #226 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | $7.99 | 50% |
| CoolStuffInc | MOC #305 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | — | — |
Kalonian Hydra Rules Text & Legality
Trample
This creature enters with four +1/+1 counters on it.
Whenever this creature attacks, double the number of +1/+1 counters on each creature you control.
Kalonian Hydra is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Kalonian Hydra Rulings
- Jul 1, 2013 To double the number of +1/+1 counters on a creature, determine how many +1/+1 counters are on the creature and put that many more on it. Effects that interact with counters (such as the one created by Corpsejack Menace's ability) may change the number of counters ultimately put on the creature.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Kalonian Hydra has been reprinted 7 times. The Bloomburrow Commander reprint cut the price 50% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLC #226 | 2024-08-02 | Mythic | Standard | $6.26 | $3.68 | $3.11 | $4.58 |
| MOC #305 | 2023-04-21 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PLST #M14-181 | 2022-04-29 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CM2 #140 | 2018-06-08 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C16 #154 | 2016-11-11 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| M14 #181 | 2013-07-19 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| M14 #181 | 2013-07-19 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
BLC #226 
MOC #305 
PLST #M14-181 
CM2 #140 
C16 #154 
M14 #181 Kalonian Hydra in Commander
Kalonian Hydra is the #1,097 most-played card on EDHREC, down 1 place over the last 30 days.
Kalonian Hydra FAQ
How much is Kalonian Hydra worth?
Kalonian Hydra is worth about $6.22 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $5.48 to $64.58 across 7 tracked printings.
Is Kalonian Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Kalonian Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Kalonian Hydra been reprinted?
Yes — Kalonian Hydra has been reprinted 7 times, with 7 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Kalonian Hydra expensive?
Kalonian Hydra holds a $6.22 price because Commander demand is high (#1,097 on EDHREC) and even with 7 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.