Rock Hydra
| Name | Rock Hydra |
|---|---|
| Type | Creature — hydra |
| Description | Rock Hydra enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters on it.
For each 1 damage that would be dealt to Rock Hydra, if it has a +1/+1 counter on it, remove a +1/+1 counter from it and prevent that 1 damage.
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| Artist | Jeff A. Menges |
| Set | 30th Anniversary Tokens #167 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
About Rock Hydra
Rock Hydra, Creature — hydra, designed by Jeff A. Menges first released in August 1993 in the set Limited Edition Alpha and was printed exactly in 11 different ways. It's currently being selled by the minimum price of C$ 2.48.
A deck that focuses on board control and incremental advantage would benefit from using Rock Hydra, as it can be a resilient threat that can grow in power over time while also providing damage prevention utility. However, in competitive Magic: the Gathering play, there are likely better options available for similar mana costs that offer more immediate impact or versatility, such as creatures with evasion or powerful abilities. Rock Hydra may not see much play in high-level competitive decks, but it could still be a fun and flavorful choice for casual or thematic decks.
Rules
08/01/2008
You can activate the activated ability that prevents damage any time, even if no source seems likely to deal damage to you in the near future. It will prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt this turn, even if that turns out to be much later in the turn.
10/04/2004
If put onto the battlefield without casting it from your hand, X will be zero.
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Frequently asked questions about Rock Hydra
What type of card is Rock Hydra?
Rock Hydra is a Creature — hydra card in Magic: the Gathering MTG.
What is the effect of Rock Hydra?
Rock Hydra enters the battlefield with X +1/+1 counters on it. For each 1 damage that would be dealt to Rock Hydra, if it has a +1/+1 counter on it, remove a +1/+1 counter from it and prevent that 1 damage. {R}: Prevent the next 1 damage that would be dealt to Rock Hydra this turn. {R}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on Rock Hydra. Activate only during your upkeep.
What is the price of Rock Hydra?
Rock Hydra currently starts at C$ 2.48. See live prices from multiple sellers in the Where to buy section above.
What is the original set of Rock Hydra?
Rock Hydra was first released in the set Limited Edition Alpha, illustrated by Jeff A. Menges.
What is the legality of Rock Hydra?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Rock Hydra can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Rock Hydra?
Cards similar to Rock Hydra include Balduvian Hydra. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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