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Apocalypse Hydra Battlebond MTG card
BBD #217 · Art by Jason Chan
BBD set symbol, RareBattlebond#217Rare

Apocalypse Hydra

Creature · Hydra
TCGplayer market · BBD #217 nonfoil
$0.64 −1.5% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
−1.5%
EDHREC rank
#10,670 Down 165 in 30 days
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Apocalypse Hydra Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.64, down 1.5% over 7 days, down 1.5% over 30 days, down 12.3% over 90 days.

Apocalypse Hydra Price History

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Where to Buy and Sell Apocalypse Hydra

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Apocalypse Hydra Printings & Prices

Apocalypse Hydra has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

BBD set symbol, RareBBD #217
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MM2 set symbol, RareMM2 #171
CON set symbol, MythicCON #98

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Card KingdomCON #98Foil
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Card KingdomMM2 #171Nonfoil
CoolStuffIncCON #98Nonfoil
Card KingdomMM2 #171Foil
Card KingdomCON #98Nonfoil

Apocalypse Hydra Rules Text & Legality

Apocalypse Hydra

This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. If X is 5 or more, it enters with an additional X +1/+1 counters on it.

{1}{R}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: It deals 1 damage to any target.

Apocalypse Hydra is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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Apocalypse Hydra Rulings

  • Feb 1, 2009

    For example, if X is 4, Apocalypse Hydra enters with four +1/+1 counters on it, but if X is 5, it enters with ten +1/+1 counters on it.

  • Feb 1, 2009

    The first ability checks the number you chose for X, not the amount of mana you actually spent.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Apocalypse Hydra has been reprinted 6 times.

  • Feb 6, 2009CON set symbol, MythicConfluxCON #98
  • Feb 6, 2009CON set symbol, MythicConflux · foilCON #98
  • May 22, 2015MM2 set symbol, RareModern Masters 2015MM2 #171
  • May 22, 2015MM2 set symbol, RareModern Masters 2015 · foilMM2 #171
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, RareBattlebondBBD #217
  • Jun 8, 2018BBD set symbol, RareBattlebond · foilBBD #217

Apocalypse Hydra in Commander

Apocalypse Hydra is the #10,670 most-played card on EDHREC, down 165 places over the last 30 days.

#10,670 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 165 in 30 days

Apocalypse Hydra FAQ

How much is Apocalypse Hydra worth?

Apocalypse Hydra is worth about $0.64 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Apocalypse Hydra legal in Commander?

Yes. Apocalypse Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Apocalypse Hydra been reprinted?

Yes. Apocalypse Hydra has been reprinted 6 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Apocalypse Hydra cheap?

Apocalypse Hydra trades at about $0.64; 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,670 on EDHREC).