
Steelbane Hydra
- 1-year range
- 30 days
- −12.9%
- EDHREC rank
- #2,373 Down 4 in 30 days
- Best buylist
Buy TMC #52 nonfoil
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Steelbane Hydra Price Summary
The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.27, up 8.0% over 7 days, down 12.9% over 30 days, down 10.0% over 90 days.
Steelbane Hydra Price History
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Steelbane Hydra price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.27.
Where to Buy and Sell Steelbane Hydra
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Steelbane Hydra in Sealed Products
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Steelbane Hydra Printings & Prices
Steelbane Hydra has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and surge foil finishes.
Sell Steelbane Hydra: Buylist Offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Market | Spread to market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | TMC #52 | Surge Foil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | TMC #52 | Surge Foil | |||
| Card Kingdom | NCC #313 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | ELD #322 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | SOC #288 | Nonfoil | |||
| CoolStuffInc | SOC #288 | Nonfoil | |||
| Card Kingdom | TMC #52 | Nonfoil |
Steelbane Hydra Rules Text & Legality
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it.
{2}{G}, Remove a +1/+1 counter from this creature: Destroy target artifact or enchantment.
Many an ancient treasure has been reduced to jagged caltrops by its snapping jaws.
Steelbane Hydra is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard and Pauper.
- BrawlLegal
- CommanderLegal
- Competitive BrawlLegal
- Duel CommanderLegal
- GladiatorLegal
- HistoricLegal
- LegacyLegal
- ModernLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- PioneerLegal
- TimelessLegal
- VintageLegal
- AlchemyNot legal
- Future StandardNot legal
- Old SchoolNot legal
- PauperNot legal
- Pauper CommanderNot legal
- PreDHNot legal
- PremodernNot legal
- StandardNot legal
- Standard BrawlNot legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Steelbane Hydra has been reprinted 5 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 91% in 30 days.
- Oct 4, 2019Throne of EldraineELD #322
- Apr 29, 2022New Capenna CommanderNCC #313
- Mar 6, 2026Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles EternalTMC #52
- Mar 6, 2026Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Eternal · surge foilTMC #52
- Apr 24, 2026Secrets of Strixhaven CommanderSOC #288
Steelbane Hydra in Commander
Steelbane Hydra is the #2,373 most-played card on EDHREC, down 4 places over the last 30 days.
across all Commander decks Down 4 in 30 days
Steelbane Hydra FAQ
How much is Steelbane Hydra worth?
Steelbane Hydra is worth about $0.27 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.
Is Steelbane Hydra legal in Commander?
Yes. Steelbane Hydra is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Pioneer, Modern and Legacy.
Has Steelbane Hydra been reprinted?
Yes. Steelbane Hydra has been reprinted 5 times, with 4 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Steelbane Hydra cheap?
Steelbane Hydra trades at about $0.27; 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.
What can I play instead of Steelbane Hydra?
Cards that fill a similar role include Wickerbough Elder, Bane of Progress, Thrashing Brontodon.





