Phytohydra
Phytohydra Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Phytohydra is $0.36 (RVR #210), and the most expensive is $5.10 (RAV #218, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.36, flat over 7 days, flat over 30 days, up 2.9% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $0.78 (2026).
Phytohydra Printings & Prices
Phytohydra has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
Sell Phytohydra: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.05 cash for RAV #218 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 65% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | RAV #218 | Foil | $1.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #218 | Foil | $1.05 | $2.99 | 65% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #210 | Nonfoil | $0.20 | $0.79 | 75% |
| Card Kingdom | RVR #210 | Foil | $0.16 | $0.79 | 80% |
| Card Kingdom | RAV #218 | Nonfoil | $0.10 | $0.99 | 90% |
Phytohydra Rules Text & Legality
If damage would be dealt to this creature, put that many +1/+1 counters on it instead.
Phytohydra is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Phytohydra Rulings
- Jan 12, 2024 Phytohydra's ability doesn't prevent damage. Damage that can't be prevented will still be replaced by +1/+1 counters being put on Phytohydra.
- Oct 1, 2005 If Phytohydra blocks or is blocked by a creature with first strike or double strike, Phytohydra will get the counters during the first-strike combat damage step before it deals its own combat damage during the second combat damage step.
- Oct 1, 2005 If another effect would prevent damage from being dealt to Phytohydra or replace it with something else, Phytohydra's controller chooses which effect to apply first.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Phytohydra has been reprinted 4 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVR #210 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Standard | $0.23 | $0.16 |
| RVR #210 | 2024-01-12 | Rare | Standard | $0.13 | $0.20 |
| RAV #218 | 2005-10-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — |
| RAV #218 | 2005-10-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — |
RVR #210 
RAV #218 Phytohydra in Commander
Phytohydra is the #13,215 most-played card on EDHREC, down 149 places over the last 30 days.
Phytohydra FAQ
How much is Phytohydra worth?
Phytohydra is worth about $0.36 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.36 to $5.10 across 2 tracked printings.
Is Phytohydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Phytohydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Phytohydra been reprinted?
Yes — Phytohydra has been reprinted 4 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Phytohydra cheap?
Phytohydra trades at about $0.36 — 4 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,215 on EDHREC).