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Steelbane Hydra
CREATURE — TURTLE HYDRA Rare
Secrets of Strixhaven Commander EDHREC #2,383
$0.34
+9.7%
7 days
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Steelbane Hydra price history chart, default range 3 months. currently $0.34.
Steelbane Hydra Price Summary
Steelbane Hydra's current headline price is $0.34.
Steelbane Hydra Printings & Prices
4 printings
Steelbane Hydra has 4 tracked printings across 4 sets, in nonfoil and surge foil finishes.
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7 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoolStuffInc | TMC #52 | Surge Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMC #52 | Surge Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | ELD #322 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | NCC #313 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SOC #288 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SOC #288 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | TMC #52 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Steelbane Hydra Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Reprints & Reprint Risk
5 printings
Steelbane Hydra has been reprinted 5 times. The Secrets of Strixhaven Commander reprint cut the price 91% in 30 days.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment | Price before | Day 1 | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOC #288 | 2026-04-24 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TMC #52 | 2026-03-06 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| TMC #52 | 2026-03-06 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| NCC #313 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
| ELD #322 | 2019-10-04 | Rare | Standard | — | — | — | — |
TMC #52 
NCC #313 
ELD #322 Steelbane Hydra in Commander
Steelbane Hydra is the #2,383 most-played card on EDHREC, up 49 places over the last 30 days.
Steelbane Hydra FAQ
How much is Steelbane Hydra worth?
Steelbane Hydra is worth about $0.34 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 22, 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 $0.34 — 5 reprints keep supply plentiful.