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Phyrexian Hydra
Price history
Phyrexian Hydra price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $3.11.
Phyrexian Hydra Price Summary
Phyrexian Hydra's current headline price is $3.11.
Phyrexian Hydra Printings & Prices
Phyrexian Hydra has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.
All finishes
Sell Phyrexian Hydra: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | MBS #85 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MBS #85 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Phyrexian Hydra Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
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.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBS #85 | 2011-02-04 | Rare | Standard |
| MBS #85 | 2011-02-04 | Rare | Standard |
Phyrexian Hydra in Commander
Phyrexian Hydra is the #13,001 most-played card on EDHREC, down 331 places over the last 30 days.
Phyrexian Hydra FAQ
How much is Phyrexian Hydra worth?
Phyrexian Hydra is worth about $3.11 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 24, 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 $3.11 — 2 reprints keep supply plentiful, and Commander demand is modest (#13,001 on EDHREC).