Lair of the Hydra
Lair of the Hydra Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Lair of the Hydra is $0.36 (M3C #353), and the most expensive is $14.95 (PAFR #259a, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.36, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, down 2.7% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.72 (2024).
Lair of the Hydra Printings & Prices
Lair of the Hydra has 6 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil, ripple foil and foil finishes, including promo pack, prerelease and showcase treatments.
Sell Lair of the Hydra: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $13.00 cash for PAFR #259a (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 41% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #259a | Foil | $13.00 | $21.99 | 41% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #356 | Foil | $1.80 | $4.49 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | AFR #356 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #259p | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $3.99 | 75% |
| CoolStuffInc | AFR #356 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #259p | Foil | $0.75 | $2.49 | 70% |
| Card Kingdom | PAFR #259s | Foil | $0.45 | $2.79 | 84% |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #356 | Nonfoil | $0.35 | $2.29 | 85% |
| CoolStuffInc | AFR #259 | Foil | $0.25 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | AFR #259 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
Lair of the Hydra Rules Text & Legality
If you control two or more other lands, this land enters tapped.
{T}: Add {G}.
{X}{G}: Until end of turn, this land becomes an X/X green Hydra creature. It's still a land. X can't be 0.
Lair of the Hydra is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Lair of the Hydra Rulings
- Jul 23, 2021 If Lair of the Hydra enters the battlefield at the same time as one or more other lands, it doesn't take those lands into consideration when determining how many other lands you control.
- Jul 23, 2021 If you turn Lair of the Hydra into a creature but haven't controlled it continuously since your most recent turn began, you won't be able to activate its mana ability or attack with it.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Lair of the Hydra has been reprinted 10 times. The Modern Horizons 3 Commander reprint cut the price 61% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3C #353 | 2024-06-14 | Rare | Standard | $0.72 | $0.36 | $0.28 | $0.20 |
| M3C #353 | 2024-06-14 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PAFR #259a | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PAFR #259p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
| PAFR #259p | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Promo Pack | — | — | — | — |
| AFR #259 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| AFR #259 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PAFR #259s | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Prerelease | — | — | — | — |
| AFR #356 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
| AFR #356 | 2021-07-23 | Rare | Showcase | — | — | — | — |
M3C #353 
PAFR #259a 
AFR #259 Lair of the Hydra in Commander
Lair of the Hydra is the #2,439 most-played card on EDHREC, down 54 places over the last 30 days.
Lair of the Hydra FAQ
How much is Lair of the Hydra worth?
Lair of the Hydra is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $14.95 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Lair of the Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Lair of the Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Lair of the Hydra been reprinted?
Yes — Lair of the Hydra has been reprinted 10 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lair of the Hydra cheap?
Lair of the Hydra trades at about $0.36 — 10 reprints keep supply plentiful.