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Primordial Hydra
CREATURE — HYDRA Mythic
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander EDHREC #2,441
$1.42
-12.3%
7 days
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Primordial Hydra price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $1.42.
Primordial Hydra Price Summary
Primordial Hydra's current headline price is $1.42.
Primordial Hydra Printings & Prices
6 printings
Primordial Hydra has 6 tracked printings across 6 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Primordial Hydra: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1330 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #189 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M13 #183 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M13 #183 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1330 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PDP13 #1 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M13 #183 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M12 #189 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | J22 #712 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M12 #189 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Primordial Hydra Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
At the beginning of your upkeep, double the number of +1/+1 counters on this creature.
This creature has trample as long as it has ten or more +1/+1 counters on it.
Primordial Hydra is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Primordial Hydra Rulings
1 most recent
- Sep 22, 2011 Consider only the number of +1/+1 counters on Primordial Hydra when determining if it has trample, not its power and toughness. For example, a Primordial Hydra with six +1/+1 counters on it that's been the target of Titanic Growth (giving it +4/+4) would not have trample.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
8 printings
Primordial Hydra has been reprinted 8 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 79% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #284 | 2026-04-24 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| J22 #712 | 2022-12-02 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| SLD #1330 | 2021-06-21 | Mythic | Borderless | — | — | — | — |
| M13 #183 | 2012-07-13 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| M13 #183 | 2012-07-13 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| PDP13 #1 | 2012-01-01 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| M12 #189 | 2011-07-15 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| M12 #189 | 2011-07-15 | Mythic | Standard | — | — | — | — |
J22 #712 
SLD #1330 
M13 #183 
PDP13 #1 
M12 #189 Primordial Hydra in Commander
Primordial Hydra is the #2,441 most-played card on EDHREC, up 43 places over the last 30 days.
Primordial Hydra FAQ
How much is Primordial Hydra worth?
Primordial Hydra is worth about $1.42 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 2026.
Is Primordial Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes — Primordial Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Primordial Hydra been reprinted?
Yes — Primordial Hydra has been reprinted 8 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Primordial Hydra cheap?
Primordial Hydra trades at about $1.42 — 8 reprints keep supply plentiful.