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Lifeblood Hydra
CREATURE — HYDRA Rare
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander EDHREC #3,021
$0.31
+0.0%
7 days
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Lifeblood Hydra price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.31.
Lifeblood Hydra Price Summary
Lifeblood Hydra's current headline price is $0.31.
Lifeblood Hydra Printings & Prices
5 printings
Lifeblood Hydra has 5 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil, foil and etched finishes, including inverted treatments.
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Sell Lifeblood Hydra: Buylist Offers
8 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | CMM #565 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #303 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | CMM #565 | Etched | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMA #124 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | CMM #303 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | C14 #45 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOC #274 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOC #274 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Lifeblood Hydra Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗Trample
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
When this creature dies, you gain life and draw cards equal to its power.
"Pharika has written her secrets on its bones so that only the worthy may discover them."
Lifeblood Hydra is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Not legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Lifeblood Hydra Rulings
1 most recent
- Nov 7, 2014 Use Lifeblood Hydra's power when it died (including any +1/+1 counters it had) to determine how much life to gain and how many cards to draw.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
6 printings
Lifeblood Hydra has been reprinted 6 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 83% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #274 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMM #565 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Inverted | — | — | — | — |
| CMM #303 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMM #303 | 2023-08-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| CMA #124 | 2017-06-09 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| C14 #45 | 2014-11-07 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
CMM #565 
CMA #124 
C14 #45 Lifeblood Hydra in Commander
Lifeblood Hydra is the #3,021 most-played card on EDHREC, up 48 places over the last 30 days.
Lifeblood Hydra FAQ
How much is Lifeblood Hydra worth?
Lifeblood Hydra is worth about $0.31 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 2026.
Is Lifeblood Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Lifeblood Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Lifeblood Hydra been reprinted?
Yes — Lifeblood Hydra has been reprinted 6 times, with 5 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Lifeblood Hydra cheap?
Lifeblood Hydra trades at about $0.31 — 6 reprints keep supply plentiful.