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Benevolent Hydra Secrets of Strixhaven Commander MTG card
SOC #124 · Art by Vincent Christiaens
SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven Commander#124Rare

Benevolent Hydra

Creature · Hydra
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · SOC #124 nonfoil
$0.61 −6.2% −$0.04, 7 days
1-year range
30 days
−19.7%
EDHREC rank
#2,925 Up 17 in 30 days
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Benevolent Hydra Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.61, down 6.2% over 7 days, down 19.7% over 30 days, down 34.4% over 90 days.

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Benevolent Hydra Printings & Prices

Benevolent Hydra has 3 tracked printings across 3 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.

SOC set symbol, RareSOC #124
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J22 set symbol, RareJ22 #38
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1889
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Benevolent Hydra Rules Text & Legality

Benevolent Hydra

This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.

If one or more +1/+1 counters would be put on another creature you control, that many plus one +1/+1 counters are put on it instead.

{T}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Put a +1/+1 counter on another target creature you control.

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

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Benevolent Hydra Rulings

  • Dec 2, 2022

    "Put on another creature you control" includes creatures other than Benevolent Hydra that enter the battlefield with +1/+1 counters on them. If another creature would enter the battlefield with a number of +1/+1 counters on it while you control Benevolent Hydra, it enters with that many counters plus one.

  • Dec 2, 2022

    Each additional Benevolent Hydra you control will increase the number of +1/+1 counters placed on anther creature by one.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Benevolent Hydra has been reprinted 3 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 79% in 30 days.

  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1889
  • Dec 2, 2022J22 set symbol, RareJumpstart 2022J22 #38
  • Apr 24, 2026SOC set symbol, RareSecrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #124

Benevolent Hydra in Commander

Benevolent Hydra is the #2,925 most-played card on EDHREC, up 17 places over the last 30 days.

#2,925 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 17 in 30 days

Benevolent Hydra FAQ

How much is Benevolent Hydra worth?

Benevolent Hydra is worth about $0.61 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Benevolent Hydra legal in Commander?

Yes. Benevolent Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.

Has Benevolent Hydra been reprinted?

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

Why is Benevolent Hydra cheap?

Benevolent Hydra trades at about $0.61; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Benevolent Hydra?

Cards that fill a similar role include Hardened Scales, Conclave Mentor, Kami of Whispered Hopes.