Illustrated by Jeff A. Menges · Card image provided by Scryfall.
2ED 172 · rare
Rock Hydra
Creature — Hydra
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Collector number172
SetUnlimited Edition (2ED)
Rarityrare
Released1993-12-01
Mana cost{X}{R}{R}
Mana value2
ColoursR
Power / toughness0 / 0
ArtistJeff A. Menges
Oracle text
This creature enters with X +1/+1 counters on it. For each 1 damage that would be dealt to this creature, 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 this creature this turn. {R}{R}{R}: Put a +1/+1 counter on this creature. Activate only during your upkeep.
Format legality
legacy: legalvintage: legalpenny: legalcommander: legaloathbreaker: legalduel: legaloldschool: legalpredh: legaltlr: legal
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