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Apocalypse Hydra
CREATURE — HYDRA Rare
Battlebond EDHREC #10,434
$0.68
-1.4%
7 days
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Apocalypse Hydra price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.68.
Apocalypse Hydra Price Summary
Apocalypse Hydra's current headline price is $0.68.
Apocalypse Hydra Printings & Prices
3 printings
Apocalypse Hydra has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Apocalypse Hydra: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CON #98 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CON #98 | Foil | — | — | — |
| starcitygames | CON #98 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #217 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | BBD #217 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #171 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CON #98 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CON #98 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MM2 #171 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | BBD #217 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Apocalypse Hydra Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Apocalypse Hydra Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
6 printings
Apocalypse Hydra has been reprinted 6 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBD #217 | 2018-06-08 | Rare | Standard |
| BBD #217 | 2018-06-08 | Rare | Standard |
| MM2 #171 | 2015-05-22 | Rare | Standard |
| MM2 #171 | 2015-05-22 | Rare | Standard |
| CON #98 | 2009-02-06 | Mythic | Standard |
| CON #98 | 2009-02-06 | Mythic | Standard |
MM2 #171 
CON #98 Apocalypse Hydra in Commander
Apocalypse Hydra is the #10,434 most-played card on EDHREC, down 335 places over the last 30 days.
Apocalypse Hydra FAQ
How much is Apocalypse Hydra worth?
Apocalypse Hydra is worth about $0.68 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.68 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#10,434 on EDHREC).