Steelbane Hydra
Steelbane Hydra Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Steelbane Hydra is $0.30 (TMC #52), and the most expensive is $5.45 (TMC #52, Surge Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.30, down 23.1% over 7 days, down 94.9% over 30 days, down 31.8% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $9.18 (2025).
Steelbane Hydra Printings & Prices
Steelbane Hydra has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and surge foil finishes.
Sell Steelbane Hydra: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $1.60 cash for TMC #52 (Surge Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 60% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | TMC #52 | Surge Foil | $2.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMC #52 | Surge Foil | $1.60 | $3.99 | 60% |
| Card Kingdom | ELD #322 | Nonfoil | $1.00 | $2.99 | 67% |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #313 | Nonfoil | $0.65 | $3.49 | 81% |
| Card Kingdom | TMC #52 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
| Card Kingdom | SOC #288 | Nonfoil | $0.03 | $0.49 | 94% |
Steelbane Hydra Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
{2}{G}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
Steelbane Hydra is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Steelbane Hydra has been reprinted 6 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 91% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #288 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | $5.13 | $4.12 | $0.46 | $0.36 |
| SOC #288 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TMC #52 | 2026-03-06 | Rare | Standard | $2.30 | $0.42 | $0.33 | $0.35 |
| TMC #52 | 2026-03-06 | Rare | Standard | — | — | $3.75 | $5.45 |
| NCC #313 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ELD #322 | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
SOC #288 
TMC #52 
NCC #313 
ELD #322 Steelbane Hydra in Commander
Steelbane Hydra is the #2,432 most-played card on EDHREC, up 27 places over the last 30 days.
Steelbane Hydra FAQ
How much is Steelbane Hydra worth?
Steelbane Hydra is worth about $0.30 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $0.30 to $5.45 across 4 tracked printings.
Is Steelbane Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Steelbane Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Steelbane Hydra been reprinted?
Yes — Steelbane Hydra has been reprinted 6 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Steelbane Hydra cheap?
Steelbane Hydra trades at about $0.30 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.