Phyrexian Hydra
~$2.00 low · ~$2.78 high
Green. Creature — Phyrexian Hydra
Mirrodin Besieged #85 · Illustrated by Mike Bierek
Mirrodin Besieged #85 · Illustrated by Mike BierekWhat is Phyrexian Hydra worth?
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Oracle text
Infect (This creature deals damage to creatures in the form of -1/-1 counters and to players in the form of poison counters.)
If damage would be dealt to this creature, prevent that damage. Put a -1/-1 counter on this creature for each 1 damage prevented this way.
7/7
Format legality
The only printing of Phyrexian Hydra
| Printing | Rarity | Non-foil | Foil | Cardmarket (EUR) | My collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mirrodin Besieged mbs #85· 2011rare· Cardmarket €1.20 · €1.00 foil | rare | $2.78 | $2.00 | €1.20€1.00 foil |
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Card details
- First printed
- 2011
- Printings
- 1
- Mana value
- 5
- EDHREC rank
- #13,113 on EDHREC (Commander popularity)
- Keywords
- Infect
- Artist
- Mike Bierek
Rulings (2)
2011-06-01
If damage dealt to Phyrexian Hydra can’t be prevented (due to Leyline of Punishment, for example), it will be dealt as normal and won’t cause Phyrexian Hydra to put -1/-1 counters on itself.
2011-06-01
If multiple damage prevention effects, including Phyrexian Hydra’s, are attempting to prevent damage that would be dealt to Phyrexian Hydra, its controller chooses which to apply.
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