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Ancient Hydra
CREATURE — HYDRA Uncommon
The List EDHREC #30,774
$0.12
+0.0%
7 days
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Ancient Hydra price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.12.
Ancient Hydra Price Summary
Ancient Hydra's current headline price is $0.12.
Ancient Hydra Printings & Prices
2 printings
Ancient Hydra has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Ancient Hydra: Buylist Offers
5 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | NEM #76 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | NEM #76 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #NEM-76 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NEM #76 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | NEM #76 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ancient Hydra Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Fading 5 (This creature enters with five fade counters on it. At the beginning of your upkeep, remove a fade counter from it. If you can't, sacrifice it.)
{1}, Remove a fade counter from this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.
Ancient Hydra is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
3 printings
Ancient Hydra has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #NEM-76 | 2022-04-29 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NEM #76 | 2000-02-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
| NEM #76 | 2000-02-14 | Uncommon | Standard |
NEM #76 Ancient Hydra in Commander
Ancient Hydra is the #30,774 most-played card on EDHREC, down 509 places over the last 30 days.
Ancient Hydra FAQ
How much is Ancient Hydra worth?
Ancient Hydra is worth about $0.12 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Ancient Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancient Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ancient Hydra been reprinted?
Yes — Ancient Hydra has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ancient Hydra cheap?
Ancient Hydra trades at about $0.12 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#30,774 on EDHREC).