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Ironscale Hydra The List MTG card
PLST #THB-296 · Art by Brian Valeza
PLST set symbol, RareThe List#THB-296Rare

Ironscale Hydra

Creature · Hydra
Nonfoil
TCGplayer market · PLST #THB-296 nonfoil
$0.39 −2.5% −$0.01, 7 days
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30 days
−20.4%
EDHREC rank
#9,154 Down 124 in 30 days
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Ironscale Hydra Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.39, down 2.5% over 7 days, down 20.4% over 30 days, down 29.1% over 90 days.

Ironscale Hydra Price History

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Ironscale Hydra Printings & Prices

Ironscale Hydra has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

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Ironscale Hydra Rules Text & Legality

Ironscale Hydra

If a creature would deal combat damage to this creature, prevent that damage and put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.

"Put down your bows, you fools! Arrows only make it angry!" —Callia, Hyrax Tower scout

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

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Ironscale Hydra Rulings

  • Jan 24, 2020

    If damage that can’t be prevented is dealt to Ironscale Hydra, the damage is dealt and you’ll simultaneously put a +1/+1 counter on it, before the game checks for lethal damage.

  • Jan 24, 2020

    You put only one +1/+1 counter on Ironscale Hydra per creature whose combat damage is prevented, no matter how much damage would have been dealt.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Ironscale Hydra has been reprinted 3 times.

  • Jan 24, 2020THB set symbol, RareTheros Beyond DeathTHB #296
  • Jan 24, 2020THB set symbol, RareTheros Beyond Death · foilTHB #296
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #THB-296

Ironscale Hydra in Commander

Ironscale Hydra is the #9,154 most-played card on EDHREC, down 124 places over the last 30 days.

#9,154 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 124 in 30 days

Ironscale Hydra FAQ

How much is Ironscale Hydra worth?

Ironscale Hydra is worth about $0.39 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

Is Ironscale Hydra legal in Commander?

Yes. Ironscale Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.

Has Ironscale Hydra been reprinted?

Yes. Ironscale Hydra has been reprinted 3 times, with 2 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Ironscale Hydra cheap?

Ironscale Hydra trades at about $0.39; 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#9,154 on EDHREC).