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Ironscale Hydra
CREATURE — HYDRA Rare
The List EDHREC #8,951
$0.56
-3.5%
7 days
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Ironscale Hydra Price Summary
Ironscale Hydra's current headline price is $0.56.
Ironscale Hydra Printings & Prices
2 printings
Ironscale Hydra has 2 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
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Sell Ironscale Hydra: Buylist Offers
4 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | THB #296 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | THB #296 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #THB-296 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | THB #296 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Ironscale Hydra Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Ironscale Hydra Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
3 printings
Ironscale Hydra has been reprinted 3 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #THB-296 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| THB #296 | 2020-01-24 | Rare | Standard |
| THB #296 | 2020-01-24 | Rare | Standard |
THB #296 Ironscale Hydra in Commander
Ironscale Hydra is the #8,951 most-played card on EDHREC, down 202 places over the last 30 days.
Ironscale Hydra FAQ
How much is Ironscale Hydra worth?
Ironscale Hydra is worth about $0.56 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $0.56 — 3 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#8,951 on EDHREC).