Ironscale Hydra
~$0.45 low · ~$4.50 high
Green. Creature — Hydra
Theros Beyond Death #296 · Illustrated by Brian Valeza
Theros Beyond Death #296 · Illustrated by Brian ValezaWhat is Ironscale Hydra worth?
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Oracle text
If a creature would deal combat damage to this creature, prevent that damage and put a +1/+1 counter on this creature.
5/5
"Put down your bows, you fools! Arrows only make it angry!" —Callia, Hyrax Tower scout
Format legality
All 2 printings of Ironscale Hydra
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 The List plst #THB-296· 2024rare· Cardmarket €0.43 | rare | $0.45 | No foil printing | €0.43 |
 Theros Beyond Death thb #296· 2020rare· Cardmarket €0.74 · €2.10 foil | rare | $1.48 | $4.50 | €0.74€2.10 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2020
- Printings
- 2
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #9,061 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Artist
- Brian Valeza
Rulings (2)
2020-01-24
If damage that can’t be prevented is dealt to Ironscale Hydra, the damage is dealt and you’ll simultaneously put a +1/+1 counter on it, before the game checks for lethal damage.
2020-01-24
You put only one +1/+1 counter on Ironscale Hydra per creature whose combat damage is prevented, no matter how much damage would have been dealt.
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