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Phyrexian Hydra Mirrodin Besieged MTG card
MBS #85 · Art by Mike Bierek
MBS set symbol, RareMirrodin Besieged#85Rare

Phyrexian Hydra

Creature · Phyrexian HydraInfect
TCGplayer market · MBS #85 nonfoil
$2.29 −3.8% −$0.09, 7 days
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30 days
−17.6%
EDHREC rank
#13,254 Down 155 in 30 days
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Phyrexian Hydra Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $2.29, down 3.8% over 7 days, down 17.6% over 30 days, down 28.0% over 90 days.

Phyrexian Hydra Price History

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Phyrexian Hydra Printings & Prices

Phyrexian Hydra has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

MBS set symbol, RareMBS #85
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Phyrexian Hydra Rules Text & Legality

Phyrexian Hydra

Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)

If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Put a -1/-1 counter on this creature for each 1 damage prevented this way.

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

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Phyrexian Hydra Rulings

  • Jun 1, 2011

    If damage dealt to Phyrexian Hydra can’t be prevented (due to Leyline of Punishment, for example), it will be dealt as normal and won’t cause Phyrexian Hydra to put -1/-1 counters on itself.

  • Jun 1, 2011

    If multiple damage prevention effects, including Phyrexian Hydra’s, are attempting to prevent damage that would be dealt to Phyrexian Hydra, its controller chooses which to apply.

Reprints & Reprint Risk

Phyrexian Hydra has been reprinted 2 times.

  • Feb 4, 2011MBS set symbol, RareMirrodin BesiegedMBS #85
  • Feb 4, 2011MBS set symbol, RareMirrodin Besieged · foilMBS #85

Phyrexian Hydra in Commander

Phyrexian Hydra is the #13,254 most-played card on EDHREC, down 155 places over the last 30 days.

#13,254 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Down 155 in 30 days

Phyrexian Hydra FAQ

How much is Phyrexian Hydra worth?

Phyrexian Hydra is worth about $2.29 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 10, 2026.

Is Phyrexian Hydra legal in Commander?

Yes. Phyrexian Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.

Has Phyrexian Hydra been reprinted?

Yes. Phyrexian Hydra has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Phyrexian Hydra cheap?

Phyrexian Hydra trades at about $2.29; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,254 on EDHREC).